name
Lakshmi
LAHK-shmee
/ˈlɑːkʃmiː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
lakshmi
Name meaning and origin
- Origin
- Sanskrit/Tamil (India/South Asia)
- Meaning
- Good omen; prosperity; the Hindu goddess of wealth, fortune, and beauty
- Gender
- female
Pronunciation tips
'kshm' is an unusual consonant cluster for English speakers; 'Laksh' then 'mee'
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