Fair, Radiant
Pronunciation: JOO-hee
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Juhi is a male name from Sanskrit origin meaning "Fair". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: JOO-hee. Lucky number: 3. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
Source Language
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जूहि
Joy, happiness
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
JOO-hee
IPA
/ˈdʒuːhi/
Origin
Root Origin
Sanskrit
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
3
Lucky Day
Monday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Moonstone
Life Path Number
3
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Cultural Hindu name · Root: Sanskrit · Juhi is a Sanskrit word meaning joy, happiness. It is derived from the Sanskrit word जीवन-सुख (jīvan-sukha) which means 'life's happiness'.
Historical Usage
In Hindu mythology, Juhi is the name of a celestial nymph, a Yakshini, who was regarded as the goddess of beauty, youth, and long life. She was also known as the 'Goddess of Flowers'. According to legend, Juhi was created by the god Indra when he churned the ocean with the help of the demons and the gods to obtain the Amrita, the divine elixir of immortality. The gods and demons were engaged in a fierce battle during this process, and Juhi was born out of the churning process along with other divine beings.
Ancient India, circa 2000 BCE
Juhi is also a popular given name among Hindus in India. It is derived from the Sanskrit word 'juhi', which means 'joy' or 'delight'. In the 18th and 19th centuries, the name Juhi became popular among the Rajputs and other warrior communities in Rajasthan and other parts of India. It was believed that bestowing the name Juhi upon a child would bring them joy, happiness, and success in their future endeavors.
18th and 19th centuries
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Translations
Additional language translations available for this name.
जूहि
Joy, happiness
जूहि
सुख, प्रसन्नता
ஜூஹி
ஜோதிர், ஆனநடப்படு
జూహి
జీవనమోదు, ఆశీశ్వరయ
Juhi
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Fair, Radiant
Juhi
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Fair, Radiant
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