10 baby girl names associated with Goddess Lakshmi

Introduction

Choosing a name associated with Goddess Lakshmi (Lakṣmī — the goddess of fortune and auspiciousness) often carries layered meanings: material prosperity, spiritual wealth, beauty, and ethical flourishing. Different Hindu traditions — Vaiṣṇava, Śākta, Smārta and regional practices — emphasise distinct aspects of Lakshmi, so names that invoke her can be devotional, poetic or symbolic. Below are ten girl names linked to Lakshmi, with meanings, scriptural or cultural notes, pronunciation hints, and brief practical pointers for families.

Ten baby girl names associated with Goddess Lakshmi

Lakshmi (Lakṣmī)

Meaning: Auspiciousness, good fortune.

Notes: The most direct name. Appears in Vedic and Puranic material (Sri Sukta hymns; many Puranas and the Lakshmi Sahasranama). Widely revered across sects as the consort of Viṣṇu and as an independent goddess of prosperity. Pronunciation: LAK-shmee. Casual nicknames: Laxmi, Lakshu.

Shrī / Shriya (Śrī / Śriyā)

Meaning: Wealth, grace, auspicious splendour; also used as an honorific (Śrī) prefixed to names and texts.

Notes: Śrī is both a name and an epithet of Lakṣmī; Śriyā is a feminine form used as a given name. In classical literature Śrī denotes prosperity and sovereign dignity; in later devotional texts it becomes nearly synonymous with Lakṣmī. Pronunciation: SHREE / SHREE-yah. Nicknames: Shri, Siya.

Kamala (Kamala)

Meaning: Lotus; one who is like a lotus.

Notes: The lotus is a core symbol of Lakṣmī (and Viṣṇu). Kamala evokes purity and beauty amid the world’s flux. The name appears in devotional and poetic literature describing the goddess seated on a lotus. Pronunciation: ka-MUH-la. Nicknames: Kam, Kams.

Padma / Padmavati (Padma / Padmavatī)

Meaning: Padma — lotus; Padmavatī — “she who possesses lotuses” or “beloved of lotuses”.

Notes: Padma is a common epithet of Lakṣmī; Padmavatī is a classical devotional name. Regional traditions, notably at Tirupati and other temples, include local forms and stories of Padmāvatī as consorts or local manifestations. Pronunciation: PAD-ma / pad-ma-VAH-tee. Nicknames: Padmi, Padmini (close variant).

Padmāvatī / Padmā (Padmāvatī)

Meaning: Beloved of lotus or one adorned with lotuses.

Notes: Often associated with temple legends (for example, local goddess lore around temple sites). The name emphasizes the iconographic link between Lakṣmī and the lotus. Pronunciation: pad-ma-VAH-tee. Nicknames: Vati, Padma.

Rukmini (Rukmiṇī)

Meaning: One of pleasing complexion/appearance; historically the chief queen of Kṛṣṇa in the Mahābhārata and Purāṇas.

Notes: In Vaiṣṇava traditions Rukmiṇī is revered as an incarnation of Lakṣmī who chose Kṛṣṇa. Her story appears in the Harivaṃśa and Purāṇas; Rukmini’s virtues — devotion, loyalty, gentle strength — shape the name’s cultural wish for the child. Pronunciation: RUK-mee-nee. Nicknames: Ruku, Mini.

Sītā (Sītā)

Meaning: Furrow (earth’s furrow) — linked to fertility and groundedness.

Notes: Sītā, heroine of the Rāmāyaṇa, is widely regarded in many traditions as an incarnation of Lakṣmī. The name carries connotations of steadfastness, dharma (duty — ethical duty) and endurance. Pronunciation: SEE-tah. Nicknames: Siti, Tia.

Bhūdevī / Bhumi (Bhūdevī)

Meaning: Earth goddess; the one who is the earth.

Notes: Bhūdevī (Bhūmī) is another consort of Viṣṇu in many Purāṇic accounts and is often identified or grouped with Lakṣmī as an aspect of abundance grounded in the earth. Theological emphases differ: in some texts she is distinct from Lakṣmī; in others she is a form of the same principle. Pronunciation: Bhoo-deh-vee / BOO-mee. Nicknames: Bhumi.

Mahalakshmi / Mahalaxmi (Mahālakṣmī)

Meaning: Great Lakṣmī; supreme auspiciousness.

Notes: Mahālakṣmī highlights the goddess’s comprehensive power. Temples such as the Mahalaxmi temples in Mumbai and Kolhapur are important regional centres of devotion, and the name is common across India. Pronunciation: MA-ha-lak-shmee. Nicknames: Maha, Laxmi.

Dhanalakshmi / Dhana (Dhana-Lakṣmī)

Meaning: Lakṣmī as giver of wealth (dhana — wealth).

Notes: One of the Ashta Lakṣmī (eight forms of Lakṣmī) that enumerate different kinds of prosperity (wealth, grain, victory, progeny, etc.). Dhanalakṣmī is invoked for material abundance and livelihood in many household rituals; families often use the shorter forms Dhana or Dhanalakshmi. Pronunciation: DHA-na-lak-shmee / DHA-na. Nicknames: Dhana, Lakshu.

Practical notes and sensitivities

• Interpretive variety: Sources differ. In Vaiṣṇava texts Lakṣmī is closely tied to Viṣṇu; in Śākta or Smārta contexts she may be emphasised as an independent Goddess or as śakti (power). Families choose names for devotional, aesthetic or cultural reasons—any of these is valid.
• Ritual timing: Naming (namakarana) is a family and community practice; some consult astrological nakshatra timing. If you observe fasts around Varalakshmi Vrata or other festivals, consider health—consult a doctor if you have medical concerns.
• Sound and modern use: Many Lakṣmī-related names have shorter or modern variants (Shriya, Padma, Kamal). Think about how the name fits with surname, regional pronunciation and ease of use.
• Respectful use: Using a divine name as a personal name is common in Hindu tradition, but families often keep devotional practices (prayers, festivals) distinct from everyday use; be mindful of local family sentiments and customs.

Each of these names connects to strands of literature, temple practice and family memory across India. They can carry devotional warmth, poetic imagery or cultural continuity — qualities many parents seek when naming a child in Lakṣmī’s lineage.