Abhirami
Abhirami is a Hindu girl name of Sanskrit, via Tamil origin, meaning “Delightful; Goddess Abhirami”.
| Meaning | Delightful; Goddess Abhirami |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Sanskrit, via Tamil |
| Written as | அபிராமி |
| Pronunciation | uh-bee-RAA-mee |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia |
Meaning and origin of Abhirami
Abhirami comes from Sanskrit abhirama, 'pleasing' or 'delightful'. It is the name of the goddess worshipped at Thirukkadaiyur in Tamil Nadu, a form of Parvati, celebrated in the Abhirami Anthadhi composed by the eighteenth-century poet Abhirami Bhattar. The name is mainly Tamil and Malayalam rather than Bengali, and it is popular in South India. The Tamil spelling is often romanised as Abirami.
Is Abhirami a Hindu name?
Abhirami is a Hindu goddess, a form of Parvati (Shakti) worshipped with Shiva at the Amritaghateswarar-Abhirami temple in Thirukkadaiyur.
How popular is Abhirami?
Popular in Tamil Nadu and Kerala and among the Tamil diaspora.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Abhirami mean?
Abhirami means 'Delightful; Goddess Abhirami'. It is of Sanskrit, via Tamil origin.
Is Abhirami a Hindu name?
Abhirami is a Hindu goddess, a form of Parvati (Shakti) worshipped with Shiva at the Amritaghateswarar-Abhirami temple in Thirukkadaiyur.
How do you pronounce Abhirami?
Abhirami is pronounced uh-bee-RAA-mee.
Is Abhirami a boy or girl name?
Abhirami is usually a girl name.