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Garland of flowers
Pronunciation: mə-ˈli-nē
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Malini is a male name from Sanskrit origin meaning "Garland of flowers". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: mə-ˈli-nē. Lucky number: 6. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
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मालिनी
Garland
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
mə-ˈli-nē
IPA
mɑːlɪnɪ
Origin
Root Origin
Sanskrit
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
6
Lucky Day
Saturday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Rose Quartz
Life Path Number
3
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Vedic Sanskrit origin · Root: Sanskrit/Mythology/Vedic · Malini is a popular name in Hindu mythology, especially in the context of the epic Ramayana. She is the name of the wife of the demon king Vibhishana, who is a brother of the demon king Ravana. Malini is also the name of a celestial nymph, or apsara, who is a handmaiden of the goddess Saraswati.
Historical Usage
Historical records show that Malini is the name of a celestial nymph in Hindu mythology. The name Malini carried significant spiritual weight in that era.
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Translations
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मालिनी
Garland
मालिनी
गार्लांद
மலினி
மலை
మాలిని
మీటే
Malini
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Garland of flowers
Malini
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Garland of flowers
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