Phalguni
Phalguni is a Hindu girl name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Born in the month of Phalgun”.
| Meaning | Born in the month of Phalgun |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Sanskrit |
| Written as | फाल्गुनी |
| Pronunciation | PHAAL-goo-nee |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India |
Meaning and origin of Phalguni
Phalguni refers to Phalguna, the last month of the Hindu lunar year, falling in February and March, when spring arrives and Holi is celebrated. The name also recalls the twin lunar mansions, Purva and Uttara Phalguni, and Phalguna is an epithet of Arjuna, who was born under that star. As a girls' name it often marks a spring birth. The singer Falguni Pathak and the entrepreneur Falguni Nayar bear the alternative spelling.
Is Phalguni a Hindu name?
Phalguni is a Hindu name linked to the spring month of Phalgun, the Phalguni nakshatras and the festival of Holi.
How popular is Phalguni?
A familiar girls' name, especially in Gujarat and Bengal.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Phalguni mean?
Phalguni means 'Born in the month of Phalgun'. It is of Sanskrit origin.
Is Phalguni a Hindu name?
Phalguni is a Hindu name linked to the spring month of Phalgun, the Phalguni nakshatras and the festival of Holi.
How do you pronounce Phalguni?
Phalguni is pronounced PHAAL-goo-nee.
Is Phalguni a boy or girl name?
Phalguni is usually a girl name.