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Snigdha

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Pronounced SNIG-dhah /ˈsnɪɡ.də/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit snigdha, 'affectionate; smooth; tender; loving' — a warm, gentle name common in India. Soft in both sound and sense.Low

In 30 seconds: A tender Sanskrit name: Snigdha means 'affectionate; smooth; tender' (said 'SNIG-dhah'). Warm and gentle.
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Origin MediumSanskrit
MeaningFrom the Sanskrit snigdha, 'affectionate; smooth; tender; loving' — a warm, gentle name common in India. Soft in both sound and sense.
U.S. rank (2016)#14152 ↘ Falling
2016 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2010
Total births (all-time)≈ 223

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201020002016

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

Snigdha comes from the Sanskrit snigdha, 'affectionate; smooth; tender; loving,' a warm name common in India. It reads gentle and soft — rare in the U.S. (said 'SNIG-dhah').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely, mostly in Indian families. Rare, tender, and warm.

Did you know? Snigdha is Sanskrit for 'affectionate; smooth; tender' — a soft, loving name that is gentle in both sound and meaning (said 'SNIG-dhah').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Snigdha — Sanskrit 'affectionate; smooth; tender'

Variations

SnigdaSnigdaaSnighda

Nicknames

SnigSneha

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Snigdha mean?

Snigdha is Sanskrit for 'affectionate; smooth; tender; loving.'

How do you pronounce Snigdha?

It's said SNIG-dhah /ˈsnɪɡ.də/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Snigdha a boy or girl name?

Snigdha is a girl's name.

How popular is Snigdha?

Snigdha is a very rare name in the U.S.

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