Sanskrit

Yamini

Pronounced YAH-mih-neeShare

Meaning: Night

  • Girl
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  • 3 syllables

The story

Yamini is a Sanskrit word for night, used as a feminine given name. It offers a night-sky association without naming a particular star or constellation.

Nicknames

  • Yami
  • Mini

Spellings & variants

  • Yaminee
  • Yaamini

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Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

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Origins

Yamini comes from Sanskrit.

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