Lakshmi

Sanskrit

"a lucky omen"

Lakshmi Origin and Meaning

The name Lakshmi is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin meaning "a lucky omen".

Often heard in India, this is the name of the Hindu goddess of abundance, beauty, and prosperity, the embodiment of grace and charm --lucky omens indeed. The goddess Lakshmi is worshiped daily in Hindu homes, and has festivals held in her honor.

Lakshmi Singh is an NPR newscaster. Surnamed Padma Lakshmi is a Top Chef host.

Lakshmi Popularity

• 1841 Nameberry 2023

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Famous People Named Lakshmi

• Lakshmi Bai warrior and Queen of Jhansi, India
• Lakshmi Menon Indian model
• Lakshmi Singh American NPR radio journalist
• Lakshmi Sahgal Indian revolutionary and politician; first woman to run for President of India
• Lakshmi Narayan Indian actress
• Lakshmi Tatma Indian girl born in 2005 having "4 arms and 4 legs" (actually twins)
• Lakshmi Persaud Trinidadian,British novelist
• Lakshmi Shankar Indian violinist; sister,in,law of sitarist Ravi Shankar
• Padma Parvati Lakshmi American author, actress and TV host ("Top Chef")
• Panabaka Lakshmi Indian MP

Lakshmi in Pop Culture

• Lakshmi Bennett character on TV's "Mad Men"