मृगनयनी

Mrignayani

girlSanskritHindu

Mrignayani is a Hindu girl name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Doe-eyed”.

MeaningDoe-eyed
GenderGirl
OriginSanskrit
Written asमृगनयनी
Pronunciationmrig-NUY-uh-nee
TraditionHindu
Used inIndia

Meaning and origin of Mrignayani

Mrignayani joins mṛga, 'deer', with nayana, 'eye', to describe a woman with large, gentle eyes like a deer's, a classic ideal of beauty in Indian poetry. It is also known as the title of a 1950 Hindi novel by Vrindavan Lal Verma about a queen of Gwalior, later adapted for television. It is a rare, romantic choice.

Is Mrignayani a Hindu name?

The name is used by Hindu families; it is a poetic description rather than the name of a deity.

How popular is Mrignayani?

Rare as a modern given name.

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Spellings and variants of Mrignayani

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Mrignayani mean?

Mrignayani means 'Doe-eyed'. It is of Sanskrit origin.

Is Mrignayani a Hindu name?

The name is used by Hindu families; it is a poetic description rather than the name of a deity.

How do you pronounce Mrignayani?

Mrignayani is pronounced mrig-NUY-uh-nee.

Is Mrignayani a boy or girl name?

Mrignayani is usually a girl name.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.