Indumati
Indumati is a Hindu girl name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Like the moon; full moon”.
| Meaning | Like the moon; full moon |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Sanskrit |
| Written as | इन्दुमती |
| Pronunciation | in-doo-MUH-tee |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India |
Meaning and origin of Indumati
Indumati comes from indu, 'moon', with the suffix -mati, 'possessing', so it means 'like the moon' or 'having the moon's radiance'; the word is also used for the full-moon night. In Kalidasa's poem Raghuvamsha, Indumati is the princess who chooses King Aja at her svayamvara and becomes the grandmother of Lord Rama. It is a graceful, classical-sounding name.
Is Indumati a Hindu name?
Indumati is a Hindu name; in Kalidasa's Raghuvamsha she is the wife of Aja and grandmother of Rama.
How popular is Indumati?
An old-fashioned name now; found among older women and occasionally revived.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Indumati mean?
Indumati means 'Like the moon; full moon'. It is of Sanskrit origin.
Is Indumati a Hindu name?
Indumati is a Hindu name; in Kalidasa's Raghuvamsha she is the wife of Aja and grandmother of Rama.
How do you pronounce Indumati?
Indumati is pronounced in-doo-MUH-tee.
Is Indumati a boy or girl name?
Indumati is usually a girl name.