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Mohini

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How to Pronounce Mohini

Pronounced moh-HEE-nee /moʊˈhiː.ni/Low

Meaning: Mohini is a Sanskrit girl's name meaning 'the enchanting one' or 'she who bewitches,' from the root moha, 'to charm' or 'to enchant.' In Hindu tradition Mohini is a celebrated female avatar of the god Vishnu, revered in sacred story for her beauty and grace. The name carries this rich devotional heritage.Medium

In 30 seconds: Mohini is a rare girl's name of Sanskrit origin meaning 'the enchanting one,' borne in Hindu tradition by an avatar of Vishnu. It appeared in small numbers, peaking around the mid-1990s (said moh-HEE-nee).
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Origin MediumSanskrit
MeaningMohini is a Sanskrit girl's name meaning 'the enchanting one' or 'she who bewitches,' from the root moha, 'to charm' or 'to enchant.' In Hindu tradition Mohini is a celebrated female avatar of the god Vishnu, revered in sacred story for her beauty and grace. The name carries this rich devotional heritage.
U.S. rank (2023)#11852 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1996
Total births (all-time)≈ 158

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200019782023

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

Mohini is a name of deep meaning in Indian tradition, from the Sanskrit for 'enchanting' or 'bewitching.' Revered as an avatar of the god Vishnu, the figure of Mohini embodies grace and beauty in Hindu story. Brought to the United States by Indian families, the name has stayed a rare and meaningful choice honoring that heritage.

Mohini appeared mainly among Indian-American families from the late twentieth century onward and stayed uncommon. A woman named Mohini from its peak would be around thirty today, carrying a name of lasting cultural and spiritual weight.

Did you know? In Hindu sacred narrative Mohini is the only female avatar of the god Vishnu, appearing at pivotal moments in revered stories of the churning of the cosmic ocean.
Overall data confidence 50%
References - Mohini — Sanskrit 'enchanting one' (root moha 'to charm'); female avatar of Vishnu in Hindu tradition; peak mid-1990s.

Variations

MohanaMoniMohinie

Nicknames

MoniMo

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mohini mean?

It is a Sanskrit name meaning 'the enchanting one,' borne in Hindu tradition by an avatar of the god Vishnu.

How do you pronounce Mohini?

It is said moh-HEE-nee /moʊˈhiː.ni/ - three syllables, stress on the middle.

Is Mohini a boy or girl name?

Mohini is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Mohini?

It was always very rare in the United States, given to only about fourteen girls a year even at its peak, in the nineteen-nineties.

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