Soundarya
Soundarya is a Hindu girl name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Beauty”.
| Meaning | Beauty |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Sanskrit |
| Written as | சௌந்தர்யா |
| Pronunciation | sown-DAR-yah |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Sri Lanka |
Meaning and origin of Soundarya
Soundarya is the Sanskrit noun saundarya, 'beauty, loveliness', formed from sundara, 'beautiful'. It appears in the title of the Saundarya Lahari, 'Waves of Beauty', a celebrated hymn to the goddess traditionally attributed to Adi Shankaracharya. As a given name it is especially popular in South India. The actress Soundarya, who starred in Telugu and Kannada films in the 1990s, made the name widely known.
Is Soundarya a Hindu name?
Soundarya is a Hindu name, and through the Saundarya Lahari it is associated with the Divine Mother, worshipped as Tripurasundari, the most beautiful one. Many families choose it with that hymn in mind.
How popular is Soundarya?
Well used in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana; less common in the north.
Gifts with the name Soundarya
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Soundarya mean?
Soundarya means 'Beauty'. It is of Sanskrit origin.
Is Soundarya a Hindu name?
Soundarya is a Hindu name, and through the Saundarya Lahari it is associated with the Divine Mother, worshipped as Tripurasundari, the most beautiful one. Many families choose it with that hymn in mind.
How do you pronounce Soundarya?
Soundarya is pronounced sown-DAR-yah.
Is Soundarya a boy or girl name?
Soundarya is usually a girl name.