Arundhati

Meaning of Arundhati

Arundhati is a beautiful and unique name for a baby girl. It originates from Hindi and is pronounced as ah-run-DAH-tee (/əˈrʌndəti/). The name has a deep cultural significance as it is derived from Hindu mythology. Arundhati was the name of a legendary Indian sage, who was known for her wisdom and devotion. In addition to its rich history, Arundhati also has a strong association with the stars. In astronomy, Arundhati is the name of one of the seven stars in the constellation Ursa Major. Despite being less common, Arundhati is gaining popularity as a baby girl's name in recent years. According to data for newborns in the United States of America, there were 8 occurrences of the name in 2017, ranking at 11,601. The highest occurrence was recorded in 2004 with 5 instances and a rank of 16,094.

Pronunciation

Hindi

  • Pronunced as ah-run-DAH-tee (/əˈrʌndəti/)

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Notable People Named Arundhati

Suzanna Arundhati Roy is an Indian author and political activist known for her award-winning novel The God of Small Things and her involvement in human rights and environmental causes.
Arundhati Bhattacharya is a retired Indian banker and the first woman to be the Chairperson of State Bank of India, recognized as one of the most powerful women in the world by Forbes and Fortune.
Arundhati is an Indian actress known for her work in Tamil and Kannada-language films, making her debut in the 2010 Tamil movie "Veluthu Kattu."
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