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Bhagyashri

Goddess of Fortune

BHAH-gya-SHree/bʱɑːɡjɑːʃriː/

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Sunday
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Sanskrit
Origin
Unisex
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Meaning & Origin

Bhagyashri is a unisex name of Sanskrit origin, meaning 'Goddess of Fortune'. It is a popular name in Hindu tradition and culture.

Spiritual meaning

Symbolizes divine blessings and good fortune.

Language details

🕉️Sanskrit

भाग्याश्रि

Fortune, Grace

🇮🇳Hindi

भाग्याश्री

भाग्य और आशीर्वाद

🇮🇳Tamil

பாக்கியாஷ்ரீ

வெள்ளமை, அருள்

🇮🇳Telugu

భాగ్యాశ్రీ

భాగ్యం, అనుగ్రహం

🇮🇳Marathi

Bhagyashri

हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Goddess of Fortune

🇧🇩Bengali

Bhagyashri

হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Goddess of Fortune

Pronunciation & Numerology

Pronunciation

BHAH-gya-SHree

/bʱɑːɡjɑːʃriː/

Lucky number

3

Lucky day

Sunday

Lucky colors

GoldYellowOrange

Life path

5

Lucky stone

Citrine

Cultural & Spiritual notes

The name Bhagyashri signifies good luck, prosperity, and abundance in Hindu culture. Naming a child as Bhagyashri is considered an auspicious act that can bring wealth, fame, and success in life. The name is often used for babies, especially girls, born in prosperous or well-to-do families. It is said that the goddess of fortune, Lakshmi, blesses the child with her graces, leading to a prosperous and fortunate life.

The spiritual significance of the name Bhagyashri is deeply rooted in Hinduism, which is a major world religion with a rich cultural heritage. The name is a reminder of the belief in the power of grace and fortune bestowed by Goddess Lakshmi. It is also a manifestation of the spiritual principle of Karma, which holds that good deeds lead to good fortune and a happy life. The name encourages the belief that success and prosperity come not just through hard work and determination, but also through the blessings of the divine. In this way, the name Bhagyashri reflects the deep spiritual values and beliefs of Hinduism, and is a source of inspiration and motivation for its bearers.

Cultural name • Root: भाग्य (bhāgya) + आश्रि (āśri) • Not found in Vedic literature. Derived from two words: भाग्य (bhāgya) meaning 'fortune' and आश्रि (āśri) meaning 'grace'.

Historical references

Bhagya is a Sanskrit word meaning fortune, prosperity, and luck. The name Bhagyashri refers to a person who is considered to be blessed or fortunate. One famous bearer of this name is Bhagya Shree Bhim Rao Ambedkar, who was born on April 14, 1916. She was the wife of Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar, the architect of the Indian Constitution. Bhagya Shree was a social worker and played a significant role in the Indian independence movement and the Dalit empowerment movement.

1916-present

Another historical figure named Bhagyashri was a Marathi actress born on November 23, 1969. She is best known for her role as Archana in the Marathi film 'Maine Pyar Kiya', released in 1989. The film was a huge success and made Bhagyashri a household name in India. She retired from acting in 1996 and now lives a private life.

1969-present

Notable people with this name

Bhagyashree Patwardhan, Indian actressBhagyashree Thipsay, Indian chess player

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Goddess of Fortune