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Vaishnavi

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Pronounced vysh-NAH-vee /vaɪʃˈnɑ.vi/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit Vaishnavi — 'belonging to/a devotee of Vishnu; the energy/consort of Vishnu' (a name of the goddess Durga/Lakshmi)Medium

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Origin HighSanskrit

MeaningFrom Sanskrit Vaishnavi — 'belonging to/a devotee of Vishnu; the energy/consort of Vishnu' (a name of the goddess Durga/Lakshmi)

U.S. rank (2025)#7462 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births15 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2008

Total births (all-time)≈ 951

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

Vaishnavi comes from Sanskrit Vaishnavi — 'belonging to or a devotee of Vishnu; the feminine energy (shakti) of Vishnu' (one of the Matrikas, the mother goddesses; linked to Lakshmi and Durga). A devout, lyrical, popular modern name across India (said 'vysh-NAH-vee').

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, devotee-of-Vishnu at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Vaishnavi means 'belonging to/a devotee of Vishnu; the divine energy of Vishnu' in Sanskrit — a name of the Mother Goddess (one of the Matrikas; linked to Lakshmi and Durga); devout and lyrical.

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Sanskrit references — Vaishnavi — etymology

Variations

VaishniVaishnavi

Nicknames

Vaishu

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Vaishnavi mean?

Vaishnavi is Sanskrit for 'belonging to/a devotee of Vishnu; the energy of Vishnu' — a goddess name.

How do you pronounce Vaishnavi?

It's said vysh-NAH-vee /vaɪʃˈnɑ.vi/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Vaishnavi a boy or girl name?

Vaishnavi is a girl's name.

How popular is Vaishnavi?

Vaishnavi is a rare name in the U.S.