Maushmi
Maushmi is a Hindu girl name of Hindi and Bengali, from Arabic via Persian origin, meaning “Of the season; monsoon”.
| Meaning | Of the season; monsoon |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Hindi and Bengali, from Arabic via Persian |
| Written as | मौसमी |
| Pronunciation | MOH-shuh-mee |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Bangladesh |
Meaning and origin of Maushmi
Maushmi is one spelling of Mausami or Moushumi, a girls' name linked to the word mausam, 'season', which entered Indian languages from Arabic through Persian and is also the source of the English word monsoon. The name is usually understood as 'seasonal' or as referring to the monsoon breeze. It became well known through the Bengali actress Moushumi Chatterjee, a Hindi film star of the 1970s.
Is Maushmi a Hindu name?
The name is used mainly by Hindu families in north and east India, but it comes from a weather word rather than from scripture or a deity.
How popular is Maushmi?
Most familiar in Bengal and north India, especially among women born in the 1970s and 1980s.
Gifts with the name Maushmi
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- Hindu baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Maushmi
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Maushmi mean?
Maushmi means 'Of the season; monsoon'. It is of Hindi and Bengali, from Arabic via Persian origin.
Is Maushmi a Hindu name?
The name is used mainly by Hindu families in north and east India, but it comes from a weather word rather than from scripture or a deity.
How do you pronounce Maushmi?
Maushmi is pronounced MOH-shuh-mee.
Is Maushmi a boy or girl name?
Maushmi is usually a girl name.