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Lotus
Pronunciation: Na-lee-na
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Nalina is a male name from Sanskrit origin meaning "Lotus". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: Na-lee-na. Lucky number: 1. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
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नालिनी
Lotus
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
Na-lee-na
IPA
[nɑːliːniː]
Origin
Root Origin
Sanskrit
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
1
Lucky Day
Moon Day
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Rose Quartz
Life Path Number
1
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Cultural Hindu name · Root: Sanskrit root 'नलिनि' (nalini) · This name is not directly mentioned in the Vedas, Upanishads, or other scriptures. It is a Sanskrit word for the lotus flower, and has been used as a name for the goddess Lakshmi, who is closely associated with lotuses.
Historical Usage
Historical records show that Nalini is a name mentioned in the Mahabharata, the great Indian epic. The name Nalina carried significant spiritual weight in that era.
Ancient India
Historical records show that Nalini is also the name of a celestial nymph in Hindu mythology. The name Nalina carried significant spiritual weight in that era.
Ancient India
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Translations
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नालिनी
Lotus
नालिनी
लोतस
நாலினி
புள்
నాలినీ
కందలం
Nalina
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Lotus
Nalina
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Lotus
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