Ratri
Ratri (रात्री) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl-name meaning “Night; the personified night-goddess”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Ratri (रात्री) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl-name meaning “Night; the personified night-goddess”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Ratri (रात्री, IAST: rātrī) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl-name meaning “Night; the personified night-goddess”. The Vedic goddess of night; the Rig Veda devotes a famous hymn (10.127) to her.
Meaning, etymology & significance
Ratri (रात्री) is the Sanskrit word for night — and in Vedic tradition the personified goddess of the night. The Rig Veda (10.127) devotes a famous hymn entirely to Ratri-Devi, praising her as the gentle protector who arrives "filling the wide spaces, looking around with her many eyes" (the stars).
The Ratri Sukta — the Vedic hymn to night — is recited as part of evening sandhya-vandanam in many Brahmanic households. Ratri is praised in the hymn as the one who keeps watch over the sleeping world, the gentle counterpart to the active day.
To name a daughter Ratri is therefore to invoke this entire Vedic night-goddess tradition. The name is unusually deep — almost ritually charged — and pairs especially well with classical-Brahmanic surnames.
Pronunciation: RAA-tree. The variant Ratri (with the long ā) is the formal Vedic spelling.
Astrology — nakshatra & rashi
By the standard Vedic correspondence between the first syllable of a name and the lunar mansion (nakshatra), Ratri aligns with the Swati nakshatra, under the Tula rashi (Moon sign).
Similar names
Hindu names with a similar feel or meaning include: Rati, Yamini, Aaradhya. Each is a distinct choice with its own etymology — explore them on their own pages for fuller context.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Ratri mean?
Ratri ( रात्री , IAST: rātrī ) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl-name meaning “Night; the personified night-goddess” . The Vedic goddess of night; the Rig Veda devotes a famous hymn (10.127) to her.
Is Ratri a good Hindu baby name?
Yes — it is a traditional Hindu name with an auspicious meaning, suitable for a baby and rooted in Sanatana Dharma values.
What is the origin of the name Ratri?
It has Sanskrit/Hindu origins; its roots, deity association and significance are detailed above.
Are there variations or similar names to Ratri?
Related and similarly-themed Hindu names, along with their meanings, are listed in the guide above to help you choose.
Ratri — Name Facts
- Meaning
- Night; the personified night-goddess
- Gender
- Hindu girl name
- Nakshatra
- Chitra
- Rashi
- Tula (Libra)
- Numerology
- 1
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ratri mean?
Ratri is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl name meaning “Night; the personified night-goddess”.
Is Ratri a boy or girl name?
Ratri is traditionally a Hindu girl name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Ratri?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Ratri aligns with the Chitra nakshatra, under the Tula (Libra) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Ratri?
The Chaldean name number of Ratri is 1.
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