Sanskrit

Nalini

Pronounced NAH-lih-neeShare

Meaning: Lotus; lotus pond

  • Girl
  • Rare gem
  • 3 syllables

The story

Nalini is Sanskrit for a lotus plant or a place of lotuses. It gives the floral image a soft, flowing form.

Nicknames

  • Nalu
  • Lini

Spellings & variants

  • Nalinee
  • Nalina

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Nalini comes from Sanskrit.

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