Khyati as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Khyati

What is the meaning of the name Khyati ?

The baby name Khyati is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /kʰjɑːtiː/ — KHYAH-tee (KYA-tee).

Khyati is Sanskrit in Origin.

Khyati (Sanskrit: ख्याति, transliterated Khyāti, pronounced KHYAH-tee) derives from the Sanskrit root khyā “to make known, to be famed.” As a noun, khyāti denotes fame, renown, reputation, and in classical Indian philosophy also “appearance” or “cognition,” giving the name the layered sense of one who is recognized and celebrated.

Purāṇic sources mention a figure named Khyati as a daughter of Daksha and the wife of the sage Bhrigu; she is cited as mother of Dhata and Vidhata, and some traditions connect her with Śrī/Lakshmi. The given name is predominantly feminine and enjoys wide use across India and the diaspora, particularly among Hindi- and Gujarati-speaking families, though it is understood pan‑Indically. Spelling variants include Khyaati, Khyathi, and Khiyati; related meaning-names are Kirti, Yashasvi, and Yashi. Its succinct, modern sound paired with an auspicious meaning has sustained its appeal from Sanskrit literature to contemporary registries.