Juhi
Juhi is a Hindu girl name of Hindi, from Sanskrit origin, meaning “Jasmine flower”.
| Meaning | Jasmine flower |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Hindi, from Sanskrit |
| Written as | जूही |
| Pronunciation | JOO-hee |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Nepal |
Meaning and origin of Juhi
Juhi is the Hindi name of a fragrant jasmine, Jasminum auriculatum, whose small white flowers are strung into garlands and used in worship. It descends from the Sanskrit yuthika, a word for the same plant. The name has been popular across north India since the late twentieth century, and actress Juhi Chawla, a star of 1990s Hindi cinema, made it widely familiar.
Is Juhi a Hindu name?
Juhi is a flower name used mainly in Hindu families; jasmine is offered to deities in many temples, though the name is not tied to a particular god.
How popular is Juhi?
A familiar girls' name in India, especially in the north.
Gifts with the name Juhi
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Spellings and variants of Juhi
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Juhi mean?
Juhi means 'Jasmine flower'. It is of Hindi, from Sanskrit origin.
Is Juhi a Hindu name?
Juhi is a flower name used mainly in Hindu families; jasmine is offered to deities in many temples, though the name is not tied to a particular god.
How do you pronounce Juhi?
Juhi is pronounced JOO-hee.
Is Juhi a boy or girl name?
Juhi is usually a girl name.