Harini

Meaning of Harini

Harini is a feminine name of Sanskrit origin, widely used in Tamil-speaking South India, where it literally means “doe” or “female deer” and conveys a sense of natural grace. Pronounced huh-REE-nee (/hʌˈriːni/), it carries mythological resonance in Hindu tradition as an epithet for nature-linked deities. In the United States, Harini first appeared in Social Security records in 1990 and since then has ranked typically in the mid-800s to high-900s, with fewer than forty annual births. Its melodic vowel-consonant structure has also found occasional appeal among multicultural and Hispanic communities in cities from Los Angeles to Miami. Overall, Harini offers parents a distinctive choice that bridges rich Indian heritage and broader diasporic sensibilities.

Pronunciation

Indian (Tamil)

• Pronunced as huh-REE-nee (/hʌˈriːni/)