Indian name meaning
Rukmini
♀ GirlRuk·mi·ni · 3 syllables
Krishna's chief wife; adorned with gold
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
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Creative, sociable and optimistic — gifted with words, art and lifting the mood.
The letters of Rukmini add up to 21, which reduces to 3.
About the name Rukmini
Rukmini is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “Krishna's chief wife; adorned with gold.”
In the Chaldean numerology system widely used in India, the name Rukmini has the name number 3, “The Expresser.”
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rukmini mean?
Rukmini means “Krishna's chief wife; adorned with gold.” It is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Rukmini a boy or a girl name?
Rukmini is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Rukmini?
Rukmini is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
What is the numerology number of the name Rukmini?
In the Chaldean system, Rukmini has the name number 3, “The Expresser.”
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