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
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Creative, sociable and optimistic — gifted with words, art and lifting the mood.
| R | u | k | m | i | n | i |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
2 + 6 + 2 + 4 + 1 + 5 + 1 = 21, then 2 + 1 = 3. So Rukmini carries the name number 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.”
Spoken aloud it is Ruk·mi·ni — 3 syllables. Rukmini is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.
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.
How do you pronounce Rukmini?
Rukmini has 3 syllables and is said as Ruk·mi·ni.
What is the numerology number of the name Rukmini?
In the Chaldean system, Rukmini has the name number 3, “The Expresser.”
Is Rukmini a common name in India?
Rukmini does not appear in the set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records we check. Those cover adults, so a name popular with today's newborns can still score zero.
What names go well with Rukmini?
For a brother to Rukmini, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Rachit, Radhe, Raghav or Ravi all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Rukmini?
Nandini, Malini, Padmini or Ragini share Rukmini's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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