Laxmi

Q: What is the origin of Laxmi?

Laxmi is of Sanskrit origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: Is Laxmi a girl name?

Laxmi is traditionally a girl name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

female

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Goddess of Prosperity"

Sanskrit theonym referring to the Hindu goddess of prosperity and fortune, widely used as a devotional given name in South Asia.

Themes:hinduprosperitygoddesssanskritfeminine

Biblical Unique Rare

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Popularity History of Laxmi

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#16574Ranked nationally

SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Laxmi did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Laxmi Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Laxmi.

8 ideas

laxy

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laxm

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lie

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axmi

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xmiy

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Laxmi mean?

Laxmi means "Goddess of Prosperity". Sanskrit theonym referring to the Hindu goddess of prosperity and fortune, widely used as a devotional given name in Sou

What is the origin of Laxmi?

Laxmi is of Sanskrit origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Laxmi?

According to the latest SSA data, Laxmi is currently ranked #16574 in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Laxmi a girl name?

Laxmi is traditionally a girl name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Laxmi?

Popular nicknames for Laxmi include laxy, laxm, lie, ly, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Laxmi?

There are many names similar to Laxmi in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginSanskrit

Syllables2

Length5 letters

US Rank#16574

Trend→ Stable

Starts withL

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Aditya Amar Ajay Arnav Anish

Sisters

Ayana Asha Amiya Anjali Anisha

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