Damini
Damini is a Hindu girl name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Lightning”.
| Meaning | Lightning |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Sanskrit |
| Written as | दामिनी |
| Pronunciation | DAH-mi-nee |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Nepal |
Meaning and origin of Damini
Damini is a Hindi and Sanskrit word for lightning, closely related to daminī and saudamini, poetic terms for the flash that streaks across monsoon clouds. As a name it suggests brilliance and sudden energy. It is sometimes linked to the root dam, 'to tame', though lightning is the sense almost everyone intends. Indian audiences also know it from the 1993 Hindi film Damini, whose heroine stands up for justice.
Is Damini a Hindu name?
Damini is a Hindu name drawn from nature imagery; lightning is associated with Indra and the monsoon in Indian poetry, though the name has no specific deity link.
How popular is Damini?
A familiar girls' name in northern and western India, used steadily if not commonly.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Damini mean?
Damini means 'Lightning'. It is of Sanskrit origin.
Is Damini a Hindu name?
Damini is a Hindu name drawn from nature imagery; lightning is associated with Indra and the monsoon in Indian poetry, though the name has no specific deity link.
How do you pronounce Damini?
Damini is pronounced DAH-mi-nee.
Is Damini a boy or girl name?
Damini is usually a girl name.