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The baby name Kumudini is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced koo-moo-DEE-nee (IPA: /ku.muˈdi.ni/).

Kumudini is Sanskrit in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 4.0
Origin: Sanskrit
Pronunciation: koo-moo-DEE-nee (IPA: /ku.muˈdi.ni/)

What is the meaning of the name Kumudini ?

The baby name Kumudini is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced koo-moo-DEE-nee (IPA: /ku.muˈdi.ni/).

Kumudini is Sanskrit in Origin.

From Sanskrit kumuda “water‑lily/lotus,” with the feminine suffix ‑inī forming Kumudinī, the name means “night‑blooming lotus” or “moonlit water‑lily,” symbolizing purity, quiet joy, and beauty that unfolds under moonlight. In classical imagery, the kumudini opens to the moon while the day‑lotus greets the sun, giving the name a gentle, luminous aura.

Attested in Sanskrit literature and bhakti poetry, Kumudini has long been used as a feminine given name across India - especially in Marathi, Bengali, Odia, and Hindi contexts - and also appears in Nepal and Sri Lanka. Variants and related forms include Kumudinī (IAST), Kumudini, Kumudinee (anglicized), Komudini (regional), Kumudi and Kumuda as shorter forms, with masculine counterparts Kumud/Kumuda. Names like Kamalini, Padma, and Nalini are semantic cousins in the lotus family; all carry auspicious associations of grace and serenity. Notable bearer: the Kathak exponent Kumudini Lakhia.

Kumudini has the following similar or variant Names

Kumudini – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
QA 0 #106 1 7,011
JM Girls 0 #278 1 7,507
GH Girls 0 #337 1 6,973
JO Girls 0 #339 1 7,570
QA Girls 0 #342 2 15,378
BD Girls 0 #403 4 8,413
OM Girls 0 #422 3 15,987
SD Boys 0 #466 1 10,523
KW Girls 0 #506 10 19,177
PS Girls 0 #547 1 10,981
BH 0 #585 3 17,937
AE Girls 0 #590 8 20,968
IN Girls 0 #590 42 13,121
SG Girls 0 #630 3 18,916
IL Girls 0 #643 3 11,648
HK Girls 0 #650 1 16,104
LB 0 #690 1 13,263
KW Boys 0 #806 1 18,755
EG Girls 0 #1,009 1 14,742
SA Girls 0 #1,011 4 25,931
MY Boys 0 #1,182 1 25,439
ZA Girls 0 #1,236 1 25,928
IT Girls 0 #1,435 12 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,691 1 28,008

Kumudini is popular in 21 countries — most recent births per country:

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People also ask about Kumudini

Kumudini is predominantly a girl's name.
Kumudini is a 4 syllable name, pronounced koo-moo-DEE-nee (IPA: /ku.muˈdi.ni/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Kumud, Kumuda, Kumudi and Kumudinee.
Kumudini is a name of Sanskrit origin, traditionally used in India. It doesn't appear in the major international birth registries we track, but it is an established name within India and its diaspora communities.