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Brinda

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Pronounced BRIN-dah /ˈbrɪn.də/Medium

Meaning: A form of the Sanskrit Vrinda, tied to Tulsi (sacred basil) and to a 'cluster; multitude' of flowers; in Hindu tradition Vrinda is closely associated with Krishna. A warm, devotional name.Low

In 30 seconds: A devotional Sanskrit name: Brinda is a form of Vrinda (sacred basil) (said 'BRIN-dah'). Warm and rooted.
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Origin MediumSanskrit
MeaningA form of the Sanskrit Vrinda, tied to Tulsi (sacred basil) and to a 'cluster; multitude' of flowers; in Hindu tradition Vrinda is closely associated with Krishna. A warm, devotional name.
U.S. rank (2024)#15654 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1952
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,149

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 195219392024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Brinda comes from the Sanskrit Vrinda (sacred basil; a cluster of flowers). It reads warm and rooted, familiar in India - rare in the U.S. (said 'BRIN-dah').

It is extremely rare in the U.S.

Did you know? Brinda is a form of the Sanskrit Vrinda - linked to Tulsi (sacred basil) and, in Hindu tradition, to Krishna - a warm, devotional name (said 'BRIN-dah').
Overall data confidence 46%
References - Brinda — Sanskrit form of Vrinda (sacred basil/Tulsi)

Variations

VrindaBrindhaVrynda

Nicknames

BrinDee

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If you like Brinda…

Vrinda— the Vrinda it forms
Tulsi— the sacred basil it names
Brenda— a like -inda sound
Radha— a like Krishna-linked name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Brinda mean?

Brinda is a form of the Sanskrit Vrinda, tied to Tulsi (sacred basil) and to Krishna.

How do you pronounce Brinda?

It's said BRIN-dah /ˈbrɪn.də/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Brinda a boy or girl name?

Brinda is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Brinda?

Brinda is extremely rare in the U.S.

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