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Lakshmi

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Pronounced LUHK-shmee /ˈlʌk.ʃmi/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit lakshmi, 'good fortune, prosperity, wealth, beauty' — the goddess of fortune and consort of VishnuHigh

In 30 seconds: Goddess of fortune: Lakshmi is Sanskrit for 'good fortune, prosperity, beauty' — the great goddess of wealth. Auspicious, beloved, and warm.
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Origin HighSanskrit
MeaningFrom Sanskrit lakshmi, 'good fortune, prosperity, wealth, beauty' — the goddess of fortune and consort of Vishnu
U.S. rank (2025)#6453 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births18 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)≈ 877

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201119712025

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

Lakshmi comes from Sanskrit lakshmi, 'good fortune, prosperity, wealth, beauty' — the revered goddess of fortune and consort of Vishnu, central to the festival of Diwali. An auspicious, beloved name across India.

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, good-fortune at the root, and auspicious.

Did you know? Lakshmi is the Hindu goddess of fortune, wealth, prosperity, and beauty (consort of Vishnu) — her name means 'good fortune'; deeply auspicious and beloved, honored at Diwali.
Overall data confidence 85%
Sanskrit references — Lakshmi — etymology

Variations

LaxmiLakshmii

Nicknames

Lakshu

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lakshmi mean?

Lakshmi is Sanskrit for 'good fortune, prosperity, beauty' — the goddess of fortune.

How do you pronounce Lakshmi?

It's said LUHK-shmee /ˈlʌk.ʃmi/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Lakshmi a boy or girl name?

Lakshmi is a girl's name.

How popular is Lakshmi?

Lakshmi is a rare name in the U.S.

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