Haimanti means “Of the early-winter season”. Haimanti (हैमन्ती · హైమంతి) is a classical Sanskrit Hindu girl's name meaning “Of the early-winter season”. It comes from the Sanskrit haimantī. By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, “है” falls in Pushya nakshatra, pada 2, within Karka rashi (Cancer).

Haimanti name meaning at a glance

FactHaimanti
MeaningOf the early-winter season
GenderHindu girl name
OriginClassical Sanskrit
StyleClassic
Devanagariहैमन्ती
Teluguహైమంతి
Sanskrit (IAST)haimantī
PronunciationHai-mun-tee
First syllableहै
NakshatraPushya (pada 2)
RashiKarka (Cancer)
Numerology4 (Chaldean) · 3 (Pythagorean)
ThemesSeasons & time

Meaning and origin of Haimanti

Haimanti is a classical Sanskrit name: the Sanskrit word haimantī, meaning “Of the early-winter season”.

Nakshatra and rashi for Haimanti

By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, the opening syllable “है” of Haimanti falls in Pushya nakshatra, pada 2, which lies in Karka rashi (Cancer). This follows directly from the chart.

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How to write Haimanti

  • Hindi / Sanskrit (Devanagari): हैमन्ती
  • Telugu: హైమంతి
  • Sanskrit transliteration (IAST): haimantī

How to pronounce Haimanti

Say it as “Hai-mun-tee” — 3 spoken syllables.

Haimanti is easy to say and spell in English-speaking countries — a practical choice for NRI families.

Popular in Bengal (title of a Tagore story)

Names similar to Haimanti

Hamsadhwani, Hamsagamini, Hamsanandi, Hamsavahini, Hamsavinodini, Harinakshi

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Haimanti: frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of the name Haimanti?

Haimanti means “Of the early-winter season”. It comes from the Sanskrit haimantī.

Is Haimanti a traditional or a modern name?

Haimanti is a classical Sanskrit name.

How is Haimanti written in Hindi and Telugu?

In Devanagari (Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi): हैमन्ती. In Telugu: హైమంతి. Sanskrit transliteration: haimantī.

Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Haimanti?

Its first syllable “है” falls in Pushya nakshatra (pada 2) and Karka rashi (Cancer) by the Avakahada chart.

What is the numerology number of Haimanti?

4 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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