Indian name meaning
Valmiki
♂ BoyVal·mi·ki · 3 syllables
The great sage who composed the Ramayana
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
- Also spelled
- Balmiki
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Compassionate, idealistic and generous — moved by big causes and helping others.
| V | a | l | m | i | k | i |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
6 + 1 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 1 = 18, then 1 + 8 = 9. So Valmiki carries the name number 9.
About the name Valmiki
Valmiki is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “The great sage who composed the Ramayana.”
Spoken aloud it is Val·mi·ki — 3 syllables. You will also see it written as Balmiki; both spellings are the same name. Valmiki 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 Valmiki mean?
Valmiki means “The great sage who composed the Ramayana.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Valmiki a boy or a girl name?
Valmiki is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Valmiki?
Valmiki is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Valmiki?
Valmiki has 3 syllables and is said as Val·mi·ki.
What are the other spellings of Valmiki?
Valmiki is also commonly spelled Balmiki. All of these are the same name with the same meaning.
What is the numerology number of the name Valmiki?
In the Chaldean system, Valmiki has the name number 9, “The Humanitarian.”
Is Valmiki a common name in India?
Valmiki appears 1 time in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “rare.”
What names go well with Valmiki?
For a sister to Valmiki, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Vaani, Vaijayanti, Vamika or Saanvi all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Valmiki?
Ketaki, Zaki, Devaki or Janki share Valmiki's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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