Sanskrit

Lakshmi

Pronounced LUKSH-meeShare

Meaning: Good fortune; prosperity

  • Girl
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

Lakshmi is associated with good fortune and the Hindu goddess of prosperity. Its older Sanskrit sense includes a sign or auspicious mark.

Nicknames

  • Lakshu
  • Lux

Spellings & variants

  • Laxmi
  • Lakshmy
  • Luxmi

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Lakshmi comes from Sanskrit.

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