Aishwarya
Aishwarya is a Hindu girl name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Wealth, prosperity, divine power”.
| Meaning | Wealth, prosperity, divine power |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Sanskrit |
| Written as | ऐश्वर्य |
| Pronunciation | aysh-WAR-yah |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Nepal |
Meaning and origin of Aishwarya
Aishwarya comes from the Sanskrit aishvarya, derived from ishvara, 'lord'. Its basic sense is lordship or sovereignty, and from there it means wealth, prosperity and splendour. In Hindu philosophy aishvarya is one of the six divine qualities (bhaga) attributed to God. The name is famous through the actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Miss World 1994. In Tamil and Malayalam it is often spelled Aiswarya.
Is Aishwarya a Hindu name?
A Hindu name tied to the divine attribute of sovereignty and to the goddess Lakshmi's gifts of prosperity.
How popular is Aishwarya?
A well-established name across India, particularly popular from the 1980s onward.
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Spellings and variants of Aishwarya
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aishwarya mean?
Aishwarya means 'Wealth, prosperity, divine power'. It is of Sanskrit origin.
Is Aishwarya a Hindu name?
A Hindu name tied to the divine attribute of sovereignty and to the goddess Lakshmi's gifts of prosperity.
How do you pronounce Aishwarya?
Aishwarya is pronounced aysh-WAR-yah.
Is Aishwarya a boy or girl name?
Aishwarya is usually a girl name.