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ModiHindu Male (Modi is a common surname in India, particularly among those of Gujarati origin) name meaning

Prosperity, Power

Pronunciation: moh-dee

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Name
Modi
Meaning
Prosperity, Power
Origin
(Modi is a common surname in India, particularly among those of Gujarati origin)
Religion
Hindu
Language
Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
moh-dee
Lucky Number
1
1
Lucky Number
(Thursday)
Lucky Day
(Modi is a common surname in India, particularly among those of Gujarati origin)
Origin
Male
Gender

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What does Modi mean?

Modi is a male name from (Modi is a common surname in India, particularly among those of Gujarati origin) origin meaning "Prosperity". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: moh-dee. Lucky number: 1.

Source Language

Meaning in Sanskrit

Sanskrit is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.

मोदी

Delighted, Pleased

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

moh-dee

IPA

/mɔd̪di/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

(Modi is a common surname in India, particularly among those of Gujarati origin)

Language Usage

SanskritHindiTamilTeluguMarathiBengali

Religion

Hindu Name Context

Modi is listed as a hindu male name with (Modi is a common surname in India, particularly among those of Gujarati origin) origin. Its meaning is Prosperity. Category: Hindu.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

1

Lucky Day

(Thursday)

Lucky Colors

GoldYellow

Lucky Stone

(Yellow Sapphire)

Life Path Number

1

Numerology meaning: Individuals with the life path number 1 are born leaders. They are ambitious, independent, and have a strong will. They are also creative and have a strong sense of self.

Personality

Personality Traits

StrongDeterminedResponsiblePerceptive

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

Symbolizes the divine power of preservation and protection.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The name Modi holds significant cultural impact in the Hindu community, as it is rooted in the Sanskrit language and meaning 'prosperous'. In Hindu culture, prosperity and success are highly valued, and bearing a name that symbolizes these qualities can carry great importance. The name comes with a rich cultural heritage and is often associated with positive attributes such as wealth, power, and achievement.
From a spiritual perspective, the name Modi carries profound significance, as it is derived from the Sanskrit word 'modya', which means 'jubilant'. Additionally, it is associated with Lord Vishnu, who is the preserver and protector in the Hindu trinity and is known to bring stability and prosperity to people's lives. Thus, bearing the name Modi is believed to bring both material and spiritual blessings and is considered to be an auspicious name overall.

Historical Usage

Historical References

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel appointed Jawaharlal Nehru as the interim Prime Minister of India and formed a Cabinet with three Ministers including Vallabhbhai Patel, Lal Bahadur Shastri and Vallabhbhai's nephew, Vinobha Bhave, and a young lawyer named Chimanbhai Patel (later known as Chiman Rao Gujaratvala). Chiman Rao Gujaratvala later changed his name to Narendra Damodardas Modi while living in Bombay.

September 20, 1946 – August 15, 1947

Narendra Modi became the Chief Minister of Gujarat in October 2001, after the BJP gained a majority in the Gujarat Legislative Assembly.

October 7, 2001

Famous People

Famous People and Real-World Usage

Historical Figures & Cultural References

Narendra Modi

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🕉️Sanskrit

मोदी

Delighted, Pleased

🇮🇳Hindi

मोदी

मद

🇮🇳Tamil

மோடி

உடன் கொடுத்து

🇮🇳Telugu

మొది

మొద్దు

🇮🇳Marathi

Modi

हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Prosperity, Power

🇧🇩Bengali

Modi

হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Prosperity, Power

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