Indumathi
Indumathi is a Hindu girl name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Moon-like; full moon”.
| Meaning | Moon-like; full moon |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Sanskrit |
| Written as | இந்துமதி |
| Pronunciation | in-doo-MUH-thee |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India |
Meaning and origin of Indumathi
Indumathi joins Sanskrit indu, 'moon', with -mati, a suffix meaning 'possessing' or 'having the quality of', so the name means 'moon-like' and is often glossed 'full moon'. In Kalidasa's poem Raghuvamsha, Indumati is the princess who chooses King Aja as her husband and becomes the grandmother of Rama. The name is popular in South India.
Is Indumathi a Hindu name?
Indumathi is a Hindu name with an epic background, recalling Indumati of the Raghuvamsha, an ancestor of Lord Rama.
How popular is Indumathi?
Common in Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka.
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Spellings and variants of Indumathi
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Indumathi mean?
Indumathi means 'Moon-like; full moon'. It is of Sanskrit origin.
Is Indumathi a Hindu name?
Indumathi is a Hindu name with an epic background, recalling Indumati of the Raghuvamsha, an ancestor of Lord Rama.
How do you pronounce Indumathi?
Indumathi is pronounced in-doo-MUH-thee.
Is Indumathi a boy or girl name?
Indumathi is usually a girl name.