Lakshmi
Meaning of Lakshmi
The name Lakshmi is of Sanskrit origin and is predominantly used for females. It is pronounced as LUKSH-mee (/lʊks.mi/). Lakshmi holds a significant place in Hindu mythology, being the name of the goddess of wealth, fortune, and prosperity. This association with divine benevolence makes it a revered and cherished name in Indian culture. Variations of the name include Laxmi. While not extremely common in the United States, the name has seen consistent usage over the years, reflecting its cultural resonance and timeless appeal. The popularity of Lakshmi has fluctuated slightly but remained relatively stable, with occurrences ranging from 5 to 56 newborns each year since 1971. This enduring presence underscores its meaningful heritage and the positive attributes it embodies.
Pronunciation
Indian (Sanskrit)
- Pronunced as LUKSH-mee (/lʊks.mi/)
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Notable People Named Lakshmi
| Lakshmi Niwas Mittal is an Indian steel magnate and the executive chairman of ArcelorMittal, the world's second largest steelmaking company, based in the United Kingdom. |
| Mannepalli Lakshmi Kantam is an accomplished Indian scientist, serving as the director of CSIR-IICT and known for her extensive research and numerous patents. |
| Lakshmi Sahgal was a prominent figure in the Indian independence movement, serving as an officer in the Indian National Army and later as the Minister of Women's Affairs in the Azad Hind government. |
| Lakshmi Manchu - Manchu Lakshmi Prasanna is an accomplished Indian actress, producer, and television presenter known for her work in Telugu cinema and American television, with several prestigious awards to her name. |
| Lakshmi Shankar was a renowned Indian singer known for her performances of khyal, thumri, and bhajan, and was associated with the Patiala Gharana. |
| Lakshmi Menon is an Indian model. |
| Thiripurasundari Srinivasan, also known as Lakshmi, was a renowned Indian writer from Tamil Nadu. |
| Lakshmi Holmström MBE was a renowned Indian-British writer, literary critic, and translator known for her exceptional translations of Tamil fiction into English. |
| Dasari Lakshmi Parvathi is an Andhra politician and the widow of N T Rama Rao, having previously been married to harikatha artist Veeragandham Venkata Subba Rao before being officially married to N. T. Rama Rao in 1993. |
| Lakshmi Niwas Birla was a prominent member of the Birla family known for his contributions as an industrialist, philanthropist, writer, and art connoisseur. |
| Lakshmi Narayanan is the former CEO and vice chairman of Cognizant, as well as the former Chairman of ICT Academy. |
| Lakshmi Devi Kanakala was a renowned Indian actress, famous for her work in Telugu cinema. |
| Lakshmi de Silva is a renowned Sri Lankan translator, writer, and critic, whose work was shortlisted for the Gratiaen Prize and has received the Sahithyarathna Award for lifetime achievement. |
| Lakshmi Manmohan is an Indian playback singer known for her work in the Kannada film industry. |
| Lakshmi Ammani Devi was the Maharani of the Kingdom of Mysore and later regent of Mysore during the minority of Krishnaraja Wadiyar III. |
