Indian name meaning
Rohini
♀ GirlRo·hi·ni · 3 syllables
A star; Krishna's foster mother
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Creative, sociable and optimistic — gifted with words, art and lifting the mood.
| R | o | h | i | n | i |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
2 + 7 + 5 + 1 + 5 + 1 = 21, then 2 + 1 = 3. So Rohini carries the name number 3.
About the name Rohini
Rohini is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “A star; Krishna's foster mother.”
Spoken aloud it is Ro·hi·ni — 3 syllables. Rohini turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rohini mean?
Rohini means “A star; Krishna's foster mother.” It is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Rohini a boy or a girl name?
Rohini is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Rohini?
Rohini is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Rohini?
Rohini has 3 syllables and is said as Ro·hi·ni.
What is the numerology number of the name Rohini?
In the Chaldean system, Rohini has the name number 3, “The Expresser.”
Is Rohini a common name in India?
Rohini appears 3 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Rohini?
For a brother to Rohini, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Rachit, Radhe, Raghav or Dilip all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Rohini?
Nandini, Malini, Padmini or Ragini share Rohini's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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