Pushkarini means “A sacred lotus pond”. Pushkarini (पुष्करिणी · పుష్కరిణి) is a classical Sanskrit Hindu girl's name meaning “A sacred lotus pond”. It comes from the Sanskrit puṣkariṇī. By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, “पु” falls in Hasta nakshatra, pada 1, within Kanya rashi (Virgo).

Pushkarini name meaning at a glance

FactPushkarini
MeaningA sacred lotus pond
GenderHindu girl name
OriginClassical Sanskrit
StyleClassic
Devanagariपुष्करिणी
Teluguపుష్కరిణి
Sanskrit (IAST)puṣkariṇī
PronunciationPush-ka-ri-ni
First syllableपु
NakshatraHasta (pada 1)
RashiKanya (Virgo)
Numerology7 (Chaldean) · 9 (Pythagorean)
ThemesWater & rivers

Meaning and origin of Pushkarini

Pushkarini is a classical Sanskrit name: the Sanskrit word puṣkariṇī, meaning “A sacred lotus pond”.

Nakshatra and rashi for Pushkarini

By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, the opening syllable “पु” of Pushkarini falls in Hasta nakshatra, pada 1, which lies in Kanya rashi (Virgo). This follows directly from the chart.

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How to write Pushkarini

  • Hindi / Sanskrit (Devanagari): पुष्करिणी
  • Telugu: పుష్కరిణి
  • Sanskrit transliteration (IAST): puṣkariṇī

How to pronounce Pushkarini

Say it as “Push-ka-ri-ni” — 4 spoken syllables.

Names similar to Pushkarini

Payoshni, Pinakini, Pranahita, Pravahini, Asikni, Chitravati

Pushkarini: frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of the name Pushkarini?

Pushkarini means “A sacred lotus pond”. It comes from the Sanskrit puṣkariṇī.

Is Pushkarini a traditional or a modern name?

Pushkarini is a classical Sanskrit name.

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How is Pushkarini written in Hindi and Telugu?

In Devanagari (Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi): पुष्करिणी. In Telugu: పుష్కరిణి. Sanskrit transliteration: puṣkariṇī.

Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Pushkarini?

Its first syllable “पु” falls in Hasta nakshatra (pada 1) and Kanya rashi (Virgo) by the Avakahada chart.

What is the numerology number of Pushkarini?

7 in Chaldean numerology and 9 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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