Meaning & Origin
Fair, Sweet, Delightful, Intelligent
Spiritual meaning
A name that signifies inner beauty and intelligence, bestowed by the gods for a blessed life
Language details
Himani
Snow or Frost
हिमानि
सन्धूपनाला
ஹிமானி
ஹிமம்
హిమాని
హిమ
Himani
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Sweet, Pleasing, Delightful
Himani
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Sweet, Pleasing, Delightful
Pronunciation & Numerology
Pronunciation
hih-MAH-nee
/ˈhɪmɑːni/
Lucky number
3
Lucky day
Thursday
Lucky colors
Life path
9
Lucky stone
Citrine
Cultural & Spiritual notes
The name Himani is believed to have originated from Sanskrit words, 'him' meaning sky or heavens, and 'an' meaning joy. This name signifies fairness and sweetness, often associated with beauty, purity, and grace. In Hinduism, the name is considered to be auspicious and is often given to girlsborn under the constellation of Taurus or during the Hindu month of Vaishakha.
In Hinduism, the name Himani is associated with the Divine Mother Laxmi, the goddess of wealth, prosperity, and abundance. The name is believed to bestow its bearer with intelligence, wisdom, and inner beauty. It is said to bring happiness, contentment, and spiritual growth. The name Himani is also associated with the virtue of 'Sattva Gunas,' which represents purity, wisdom, and self-realization. A person named Himani is believed to embody these qualities and is guided by them throughout their life, leading to spiritual enlightenment and inner peace.
Vedic name • Root: Sanskrit/Mythology/Vedic • The name Himani is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Hima', which is associated with the goddess Hima, also known as Saraswati, in Hindu mythology.
Historical references
The name 'Himani' is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Himani' which means 'having the qualities of snow'. This name is mentioned in Indian epics like the Mahabharata and the Ramayana. In these texts, a character named Himavat is described as a mountain king, and his daughter, Himani, is known for her ethereal beauty, radiance and purity.
circa 400 BCE - 400 CE
Another reference to the name 'Himani' can be found in the medieval era of India, in the 13th century Sanskrit text 'Manasollasa' by King Somesvara III of the Kalachuri dynasty. In this text, Himani is described as a type of precious stone, known as 'Himani Mani', which is a variety of moonstone, highly valued for its luminous and translucent properties.
13th century
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