Malathi
Malathi is a Hindu girl name of Sanskrit, via Tamil origin, meaning “Jasmine, fragrant flower”.
| Meaning | Jasmine, fragrant flower |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Sanskrit, via Tamil |
| Written as | மாலதி |
| Pronunciation | MAA-luh-thee |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia |
Meaning and origin of Malathi
Malathi is the South Indian spelling of Sanskrit malati, a fragrant jasmine with white flowers that opens in the evening. The flower is beloved in Sanskrit poetry, and Bhavabhuti's play Malatimadhava takes its heroine's name from it. The name is used across South India, especially in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, and is spelled Malati in the north and in Bengal.
Is Malathi a Hindu name?
Malathi is a flower name used by Hindu families; jasmine is widely offered in Hindu worship, but the name is not a title of a deity.
How popular is Malathi?
Common among South Indian women of older generations.
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Spellings and variants of Malathi
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Malathi mean?
Malathi means 'Jasmine, fragrant flower'. It is of Sanskrit, via Tamil origin.
Is Malathi a Hindu name?
Malathi is a flower name used by Hindu families; jasmine is widely offered in Hindu worship, but the name is not a title of a deity.
How do you pronounce Malathi?
Malathi is pronounced MAA-luh-thee.
Is Malathi a boy or girl name?
Malathi is usually a girl name.