Sunaina
Sunaina is a Hindu girl name of Hindi, from Sanskrit origin, meaning “Beautiful-eyed”.
| Meaning | Beautiful-eyed |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Hindi, from Sanskrit |
| Written as | सुनैना |
| Pronunciation | soo-NAI-nah |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Nepal |
Meaning and origin of Sunaina
Sunaina is the Hindi form of Sanskrit Sunayana, from su, 'beautiful', and nayana, 'eye'. In the Ramayana tradition Sunaina (Sunayana) is the queen of King Janaka of Mithila and the mother of Sita. The name is popular in North India, where it has a soft, lyrical sound. The actress Sunaina, known in Tamil and Telugu cinema, is one bearer.
Is Sunaina a Hindu name?
Sunaina is a Hindu name honouring Sita's mother, Queen Sunayana of Mithila. Families who revere Sita and Rama sometimes choose it for that reason.
How popular is Sunaina?
Familiar across North India and among the diaspora.
Gifts with the name Sunaina
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Spellings and variants of Sunaina
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sunaina mean?
Sunaina means 'Beautiful-eyed'. It is of Hindi, from Sanskrit origin.
Is Sunaina a Hindu name?
Sunaina is a Hindu name honouring Sita's mother, Queen Sunayana of Mithila. Families who revere Sita and Rama sometimes choose it for that reason.
How do you pronounce Sunaina?
Sunaina is pronounced soo-NAI-nah.
Is Sunaina a boy or girl name?
Sunaina is usually a girl name.