Gandharvi
Gandharvi (गान्धर्वी) is a Hindu girl name meaning “A celestial musician”.
Gandharvi (गान्धर्वी) is a Hindu girl name meaning “A celestial musician”.
Gandharvi means “A celestial musician”. Gandharvi (गान्धर्वी · గాంధర్వి) is a classical Sanskrit Hindu girl's name meaning “A celestial musician”. It is formed from gandharva (celestial singer). By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, “गा” falls in Dhanishta nakshatra, pada 1, within Makara rashi (Capricorn).
Gandharvi name meaning at a glance
| Fact | Gandharvi |
|---|---|
| Meaning | A celestial musician |
| Gender | Hindu girl name |
| Origin | Classical Sanskrit |
| Roots | gandharva (celestial singer) |
| Style | Classic |
| Devanagari | गान्धर्वी |
| Telugu | గాంధర్వి |
| Sanskrit (IAST) | gāndharvī |
| Pronunciation | Gan-dhar-vi |
| First syllable | गा |
| Nakshatra | Dhanishta (pada 1) |
| Rashi | Makara (Capricorn) |
| Numerology | 1 (Chaldean) · 3 (Pythagorean) |
| Themes | Music & arts |
Meaning and Sanskrit roots of Gandharvi
Gandharvi is a classical Sanskrit name. It is built from:
- gandharva — celestial singer
Each root can be looked up in the Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary (Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries).
Nakshatra and rashi for Gandharvi
By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, the opening syllable “गा” of Gandharvi falls in Dhanishta nakshatra, pada 1, which lies in Makara rashi (Capricorn). This follows directly from the chart.
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How to write Gandharvi
- Hindi / Sanskrit (Devanagari): गान्धर्वी
- Telugu: గాంధర్వి
- Sanskrit transliteration (IAST): gāndharvī
How to pronounce Gandharvi
Say it as “Gan-dhar-vi” — 3 spoken syllables.
Names similar to Gandharvi
Gitika, Gurjari, Gitashree, Gunjika, Abheri, Abhivyakti
Gandharvi: frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of the name Gandharvi?
Gandharvi means “A celestial musician”. It is formed from gandharva (celestial singer).
Is Gandharvi a traditional or a modern name?
Gandharvi is a classical Sanskrit name.
How is Gandharvi written in Hindi and Telugu?
In Devanagari (Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi): गान्धर्वी. In Telugu: గాంధర్వి. Sanskrit transliteration: gāndharvī.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Gandharvi?
Its first syllable “गा” falls in Dhanishta nakshatra (pada 1) and Makara rashi (Capricorn) by the Avakahada chart.
What is the numerology number of Gandharvi?
1 in Chaldean numerology and 3 in Pythagorean numerology.
Method: Meaning traced to the Sanskrit roots; nakshatra and rashi by the Avakahada first-syllable chart (rashi derived from the pada); numerology by the Chaldean and Pythagorean systems. HinduTone does not list popularity figures or “lucky” claims.
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Gandharvi — Name Facts
- Meaning
- A celestial musician
- Gender
- Hindu girl name
- Nakshatra
- Dhanishta
- Rashi
- Makara (Capricorn)
- Numerology
- 1
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gandharvi mean?
Gandharvi is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl name meaning “A celestial musician”.
Is Gandharvi a boy or girl name?
Gandharvi is traditionally a Hindu girl name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Gandharvi?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Gandharvi aligns with the Dhanishta nakshatra, under the Makara (Capricorn) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Gandharvi?
The Chaldean name number of Gandharvi is 1.
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