Laxmi
Meaning of Laxmi
Laxmi is a female name with origins in Hindu mythology. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "lakshmi," which means "prosperity" or "good fortune." In Hinduism, Laxmi is the goddess of wealth, abundance, and prosperity. She is often depicted as a beautiful woman adorned with gold ornaments and surrounded by elephants symbolizing power and fertility. Laxmi is a popular name choice among Indian parents, reflecting their desire for their child to be blessed with prosperity and success. The name Laxmi has seen some popularity in the United States, ranking within the top 20,000 names over the past two decades.
Pronunciation
- Pronunced as LAKS-mee (/ˈlæks.mi/)
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Notable People Named Laxmi
| Laxmi Prasad Devkota was a renowned Nepali poet, playwright, novelist, and politician, honored with the title of Mahakabi and considered one of the greatest literary figures in Nepal. |
| Laxmi Narayan Tripathi is a prominent transgender rights activist, Bollywood actress, dancer, and motivational speaker from Mumbai, India, known for her advocacy work and representation of Asia Pacific at the UN. |
| Laxmi Agarwal is an Indian acid attack survivor, activist, and TV host who was attacked in 2005 at the age of 15 in New Delhi. |
| Laxmi Ratan Shukla is a former Indian cricketer and politician who represented the Bengal cricket team and played for various IPL teams, and also served as a member of the legislative assembly of West Bengal. |
| Laxmi Sharma is a pioneering Nepali entrepreneur known for being the first woman to drive an auto-rickshaw and for establishing Nepal's first button factory. |
| Laxmi Gautam is an Indian academic known as the "Angel of Vrindavan" for her dedication to caring for abandoned widows and received the Nari Shakti Puraskar in 2015 for her work. |
| Laxmi Narayan Yadav is a socialist leader and former member of parliament (MP) of Bhartiya Janta Party, known for his victories in the 2014 Indian general elections and as a two-time MLA from Surkhi assembly seat of Sagar district in Madhya Pradesh. |
| Laxmi Meher is a renowned Indian artist and social activist known for her Odisha pattachitra paintings. |
| Laxmi Kallicharan - Latchmie Kumarie Vainmati Kallicharran was a Guyanese writer known for her contributions to Indo-Guyanese cultural awareness. |
| Laxmi Kanta Mohapatra is an Indian Judge and former Chief Justice of the Manipur High Court. |
| Laxmi Gautam is an Indian politician who served as a member of the 16th Legislative Assembly of Uttar Pradesh, representing the Chandausi constituency as a member of the Samajwadi Party. |
| Laxmi Pariyar is a prominent Nepali politician and member of the House of Representatives, known for her leadership in the Ministry of Land Reform within the Nepali Congress shadow cabinet. |
| Laxmi Mahato Koiri is a Nepalese politician who served briefly as a member of the 2nd Federal Parliament of Nepal before being dismissed due to accusations of murder. |
| Laxmi Devi is a Nepalese politician and member of the Provincial Assembly of Madhesh Province, elected via the 2022 Nepalese provincial elections from the CPN party list. |
| Laxmi Raman Acharya (1914-1997) served as the Finance Minister of Uttar Pradesh in India. |
