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Gayatri

Girl · Indian · Medium name

Meaning
Of the Gayatri meter, singer, of the hymn
Pronunciation
gah-YAH-tree
Origin
Indian

From Sanskrit, a Vedic meter and a goddess of the hymn.

Popularity
Uncommon in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

ClassicInternationalSoft and gentle

Languages in use: Sanskrit, Hindi, English

Commonly used in: India, United States, United Kingdom

Cultural associations

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  • Gayatri

    Hindu goddess personifying the Gayatri mantra and meter.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Sanskrit Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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