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Hansika

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How to Pronounce Hansika

Pronounced HAHN-sih-kuh /ˈhɑn.sɪ.kə/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit 'hansa' ('swan'), giving Hansika 'little swan' or 'swan-like, graceful.' The swan is a symbol of purity and discernment in Indian tradition. Borne in Indian and diaspora families.Medium

In 30 seconds: Hansika is a Sanskrit name meaning 'swan' — an emblem of grace and purity in Indian tradition. Soft and three-beat, it carries a gentle, elegant image.
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Origin MediumSanskrit
MeaningFrom Sanskrit 'hansa' ('swan'), giving Hansika 'little swan' or 'swan-like, graceful.' The swan is a symbol of purity and discernment in Indian tradition. Borne in Indian and diaspora families.
U.S. rank (2016)#15003 ↘ Falling
2016 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 197

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200820042016

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

Hansika comes from Sanskrit hansa, 'swan,' yielding 'little swan' or 'graceful one.' The swan is a symbol of purity and discernment in Indian tradition. The name is borne in India and among diaspora families.

In the U.S. it stayed rare — a few dozen girls a year at its late-2000s peak — a heritage name carried in part by the fame of actress Hansika Motwani in Indian cinema.

Did you know? In Indian lore the swan (hansa) is said to separate milk from water — a symbol of discernment — so Hansika carries a sense of grace and wisdom together.
Overall data confidence 75%
References — Hansika — Sanskrit 'hansa'/swan; bearer Hansika Motwani

Variations

HamsikaHansiniHansa

Nicknames

HansiSika

Famous Bearers

  • ★Hansika Motwani (1991–present)
    Indian actress known for work in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi cinema.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hansika mean?

Hansika is a Sanskrit name meaning 'swan' (from 'hansa'), evoking grace and purity.

How do you pronounce Hansika?

It's said HAHN-sih-kuh /ˈhɑn.sɪ.kə/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Hansika a boy or girl name?

Hansika is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Hansika?

Hansika is rare in the U.S., appearing mainly among Indian-American families.

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