The baby name Brinda is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced BRIN-dah (IPA: /ˈbrɪndə/).
Brinda is Sanskrit in Origin.
The baby name Brinda is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced BRIN-dah (IPA: /ˈbrɪndə/).
Brinda is Sanskrit in Origin.
Brinda is the Indo-Aryan form of Sanskrit Vrindā (vṛndā), meaning “cluster, multitude” and, by extension, the deified basil plant Tulsi. In Vaishnava lore, Vrindā is revered as a goddess linked to the groves of Vṛndāvana, the pastoral setting of Krishna’s youth; the shift from V to B reflects common phonetic change in languages such as Bengali and Gujarati, yielding Brinda and Brindā. The name thus carries senses of abundance, devotion, and sacred greenery.
As a given name, Brinda appears in medieval devotional poetry and remains popular in modern India and the diaspora, especially among Hindu families. Notable bearers include politician Brinda Karat and architect Brinda Somaya. Variants include Vrinda, Brindha (Tamil), Brindaa, and Vrindaa; related forms are Tulsi/Tulasi. Nicknames include Brin and Rinda. Usage is pan-Indian with concentrations in eastern and western regions, and it is appreciated for its lyrical sound and gentle, nature-rich meaning.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CM | 0 | #56 | 1 | 2,592 | |
| QA | 0 | #106 | 1 | 7,011 | |
| OM | 0 | #120 | 2 | 6,215 | |
| MU | 0 | #123 | 14 | 3,613 | |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #124 | 277 | 8,539 |
| AE | 0 | #187 | 1 | 10,220 | |
| BD | 0 | #238 | 4 | 5,992 | |
| SG | 0 | #282 | 1 | 11,010 | |
| SA | 0 | #312 | 1 | 10,560 | |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #341 | 3 | 15,378 |
| MY | 0 | #354 | 1 | 12,352 | |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #359 | 1 | 8,829 |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #369 | 1 | 8,477 |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #377 | 10 | 8,413 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #382 | 15 | 15,987 |
| France | Girls | 2003 | #389 | 3 | 2,806 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #406 | 137 | 11,671 |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #523 | 1 | 11,913 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #524 | 2 | 11,303 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #529 | 25 | 20,968 |
| UY | Girls | 0 | #536 | 1 | 6,731 |
| GT | Girls | 0 | #541 | 1 | 7,500 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #547 | 1 | 10,981 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #556 | 6 | 19,177 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #571 | 16 | 18,916 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #572 | 4 | 12,054 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| BH | 0 | #582 | 6 | 17,937 | |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #584 | 48 | 13,121 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #604 | 2 | 10,045 |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #630 | 1 | 8,289 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #648 | 4 | 9,488 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #649 | 2 | 16,104 |
| LB | 0 | #689 | 2 | 13,263 | |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #697 | 1 | 13,071 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #743 | 1 | 18,093 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #802 | 5 | 18,755 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #822 | 5 | 15,093 |
| TN | 0 | #865 | 1 | 13,765 | |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #912 | 5 | 8,487 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #915 | 1 | 14,098 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #915 | 4 | 17,948 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #920 | 16 | 25,931 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #925 | 1 | 15,035 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #971 | 24 | 24,821 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #987 | 15 | 16,750 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,007 | 4 | 14,861 |
| MA | 0 | #1,117 | 12 | 20,986 | |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,142 | 2 | 22,615 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,165 | 12 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,233 | 4 | 25,928 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,262 | 6 | 17,781 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,432 | 15 | 9,415 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,605 | 10 | 28,008 |
Brinda is popular in 36 countries — most recent births per country:
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