Vasuki
Vasuki is a Hindu girl name of Sanskrit, via Tamil origin, meaning “Name of the serpent king; Valluvar's wife”.
| Meaning | Name of the serpent king; Valluvar's wife |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Sanskrit, via Tamil |
| Written as | வாசுகி |
| Pronunciation | VAA-su-kee |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Sri Lanka |
Meaning and origin of Vasuki
In Hindu mythology Vasuki is the king of the nagas, who coils around Shiva's neck and served as the rope in the churning of the ocean. In Tamil tradition, however, Vasuki is a girls' name because it was the name of the wife of the poet Thiruvalluvar, author of the Thirukkural, remembered as a model of devotion. The Sanskrit meaning is uncertain.
Is Vasuki a Hindu name?
Vasuki is honoured as a serpent deity, and in Tamil culture the name recalls Thiruvalluvar's wife.
How popular is Vasuki?
Used mainly among Tamil families.
Gifts with the name Vasuki
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Spellings and variants of Vasuki
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Vasuki mean?
Vasuki means 'Name of the serpent king; Valluvar's wife'. It is of Sanskrit, via Tamil origin.
Is Vasuki a Hindu name?
Vasuki is honoured as a serpent deity, and in Tamil culture the name recalls Thiruvalluvar's wife.
How do you pronounce Vasuki?
Vasuki is pronounced VAA-su-kee.
Is Vasuki a boy or girl name?
Vasuki is usually a girl name.