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Rukmini

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Pronounced ROOK-mih-nee /ˈruk.mɪ.ni/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit rukmin, 'adorned with gold,' from rukma, 'gold.' Rukmini is the principal consort of Krishna in Hindu tradition and is revered as an avatar of the goddess Lakshmi, which we note respectfully.Medium

In 30 seconds: A golden name: Rukmini is Sanskrit for 'adorned with gold,' and the name of Krishna's consort (said 'ROOK-mih-nee').

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Origin MediumSanskrit

MeaningFrom Sanskrit rukmin, 'adorned with gold,' from rukma, 'gold.' Rukmini is the principal consort of Krishna in Hindu tradition and is revered as an avatar of the goddess Lakshmi, which we note respectfully.

U.S. rank (2024)#13162 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 46

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Rukmini comes from Sanskrit rukma, 'gold,' giving 'she who is adorned with gold.' In the Mahabharata and the Bhagavata Purana, Rukmini is the princess of Vidarbha who becomes Krishna's principal queen; she is revered as an avatar of Lakshmi, goddess of fortune, which we note respectfully. The name is used across India and in the Indian diaspora (said 'ROOK-mih-nee').

In the U.S. it is very rare, carried chiefly by Indian-American families. Rare, classical, and radiant.

Did you know? Rukmini means 'adorned with gold' — and in Hindu tradition she is Krishna's principal consort, honored as a form of the goddess Lakshmi, which we note respectfully.

Overall data confidence 60%

References — Rukmini — Sanskrit rukma 'gold'; Krishna's consort, linked with Lakshmi

Variations

RukmaniRukmini DeviRukhmini

Nicknames

RukmiMiniRuk

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rukmini mean?

Rukmini is Sanskrit for 'adorned with gold,' from rukma, 'gold.'

How do you pronounce Rukmini?

It's said ROOK-mih-nee /ˈruk.mɪ.ni/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Rukmini a boy or girl name?

Rukmini is a girl's name.

How popular is Rukmini?

Rukmini is very rare in the U.S., though familiar in India.