Kinnari
Kinnari (किन्नरी) is a Hindu girl name meaning “A celestial musician; a stringed instrument”.
Kinnari (किन्नरी) is a Hindu girl name meaning “A celestial musician; a stringed instrument”.
Kinnari means “A celestial musician; a stringed instrument”. Kinnari (किन्नरी · కిన్నరి) is a classical Sanskrit Hindu girl's name meaning “A celestial musician; a stringed instrument”. It comes from the Sanskrit kinnarī. By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, “कि” falls in Mrigashira nakshatra, pada 4, within Mithuna rashi (Gemini).
Kinnari name meaning at a glance
| Fact | Kinnari |
|---|---|
| Meaning | A celestial musician; a stringed instrument |
| Gender | Hindu girl name |
| Origin | Classical Sanskrit |
| Style | Classic |
| Devanagari | किन्नरी |
| Telugu | కిన్నరి |
| Sanskrit (IAST) | kinnarī |
| Pronunciation | Kin-na-ri |
| First syllable | कि |
| Nakshatra | Mrigashira (pada 4) |
| Rashi | Mithuna (Gemini) |
| Numerology | 8 (Chaldean) · 4 (Pythagorean) |
| Themes | Music & arts |
Meaning and origin of Kinnari
Kinnari is a classical Sanskrit name: the Sanskrit word kinnarī, meaning “A celestial musician; a stringed instrument”.
Nakshatra and rashi for Kinnari
By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, the opening syllable “कि” of Kinnari falls in Mrigashira nakshatra, pada 4, which lies in Mithuna rashi (Gemini). This follows directly from the chart.
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How to write Kinnari
- Hindi / Sanskrit (Devanagari): किन्नरी
- Telugu: కిన్నరి
- Sanskrit transliteration (IAST): kinnarī
How to pronounce Kinnari
Say it as “Kin-na-ri” — 3 spoken syllables.
Kinnari is easy to say and spell in English-speaking countries — a practical choice for NRI families.
Names similar to Kinnari
Kadambari, Kalavati, Kanakangi, Kinkini, Kiravani, Kokilapriya
Kinnari: frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of the name Kinnari?
Kinnari means “A celestial musician; a stringed instrument”. It comes from the Sanskrit kinnarī.
Is Kinnari a traditional or a modern name?
Kinnari is a classical Sanskrit name.
How is Kinnari written in Hindi and Telugu?
In Devanagari (Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi): किन्नरी. In Telugu: కిన్నరి. Sanskrit transliteration: kinnarī.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Kinnari?
Its first syllable “कि” falls in Mrigashira nakshatra (pada 4) and Mithuna rashi (Gemini) by the Avakahada chart.
What is the numerology number of Kinnari?
8 in Chaldean numerology and 4 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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Kinnari — Name Facts
- Meaning
- A celestial musician; a stringed instrument
- Gender
- Hindu girl name
- Nakshatra
- Mrigashira
- Rashi
- Mithuna (Gemini)
- Numerology
- 8
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kinnari mean?
Kinnari is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl name meaning “A celestial musician; a stringed instrument”.
Is Kinnari a boy or girl name?
Kinnari is traditionally a Hindu girl name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Kinnari?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Kinnari aligns with the Mrigashira nakshatra, under the Mithuna (Gemini) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Kinnari?
The Chaldean name number of Kinnari is 8.
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