Yamini
Meaning
Night, nocturnal, born under the night sky. One who possesses the quiet, deep beauty and mystery of the night.
Works in English: Yamini is easy to pronounce in English, making it a popular choice for Indian diaspora families in the US, UK, Canada, and Australia.
About the name Yamini
Yamini is a Sanskrit Hindu girl's name meaning night, nocturnal, and born under the night sky — from the Sanskrit "yamini" (यामिनी), a classical Sanskrit poetic word for the night. In Sanskrit literature, the night is described with great beauty: illuminated by the moon and stars, quiet, mystical, and deeply romantic. The name evokes the mysterious serenity of the night sky and the quiet that falls when the world grows still. Yamini is a name with a classical, literary quality — more common in South India (Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka) and West Bengal than in northern and western India. For Indian diaspora families in the US, UK and Canada, Yamini (yah-MEE-nee) is three syllables with a melodious, flowing sound and a romantically poetic Sanskrit meaning.
Frequently asked questions
What does Yamini mean?
Night, nocturnal, born under the night sky. One who possesses the quiet, deep beauty and mystery of the night.
Is Yamini an Indian name?
Yes, Yamini is an Indian name of Sanskrit origin, widely used across South Asia and by Indian diaspora communities in the US, UK, Canada and Australia.
How do you pronounce Yamini?
Yamini is pronounced yah-MEE-nee.
Is Yamini a Hindu name?
Yes, Yamini is a Hindu name of Sanskrit origin, commonly used by Hindu families across India and by the Indian Hindu diaspora worldwide.
What is the origin of the name Yamini?
Yamini is a name of Sanskrit origin. It is traditionally used as a girl's name.
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