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The baby name Laxmi is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced LAK-shmee (IPA: /ˈlækʃmi/ or /ˈləkʃmi/).

Laxmi is Sanskrit in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Sanskrit
Pronunciation: LAK-shmee (IPA: /ˈlækʃmi/ or /ˈləkʃmi/)

What is the meaning of the name Laxmi ?

The baby name Laxmi is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced LAK-shmee (IPA: /ˈlækʃmi/ or /ˈləkʃmi/).

Laxmi is Sanskrit in Origin.

Laxmi stems from Sanskrit Lakshmi, built on the root laksh “to perceive/aim,” denoting an auspicious mark and, by extension, fortune and prosperity. It names the Hindu goddess of wealth, beauty, and abundance, Vishnu’s consort, praised in Vedic and Puranic texts and invoked during Diwali. As a given name, it conveys luck, grace, and flourishing.

Usage spans the Indian subcontinent and its diaspora, especially among Hindu, Jain, and Buddhist communities. Standard transliteration is Lakshmi; Laxmi is a common modern spelling reflecting the ksh to x simplification. Other forms include Laksmi, Laxmee, and honorific compounds such as Shri/Sri/Sree Lakshmi, Mahalakshmi, and Lakshmi Devi. Regional adaptations appear as Lokhi/Lokkhi (Bengali), Lakhimi (Assamese), Lakshmi or Letchumi/Letchumy (Tamil/Malaysian Tamil), and Laxmi/Lakshmi in Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Nepali, Kannada, Telugu, and Malayalam. Diminutives like Lakhi, Lakku, or Lakshu occur informally.

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Famous people with the name Laxmi

Raai Laxmi Actor · Born 1989 · India Raai Laxmi is best known as an Indian actress and model who has worked widely in South Indian cinema and Hindi films. She has appeared in movies such as Kanchana, Mankatha, and Julie 2, and is especially recognized for her work in Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi language films.

Laxmi – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
MV Girls 0 #25 11 2,021
IN Girls 0 #41 2,452 13,121
KW Girls 0 #47 1,008 19,177
IN 0 #67 5 2,963
QA Girls 0 #70 345 15,378
OM Girls 0 #99 358 15,987
QA 0 #101 6 7,011
ID Girls 0 #102 1 3,319
CY Girls 0 #112 10 3,755
BN Girls 0 #114 1 5,459
KW 0 #120 2 5,216
OM 0 #120 2 6,215
AE Girls 0 #127 569 20,968
MU 0 #136 2 3,613
PA 0 #138 1 3,797
BN Boys 0 #139 1 6,332
BW Girls 0 #151 1 4,216
CR 0 #165 1 5,526
AE 0 #179 9 10,220
LU Girls 0 #190 1 4,850
DK 0 #206 1 5,198
JP Girls 0 #220 26 6,592
PS 0 #225 2 5,692
MO Boys 0 #231 4 5,842
BD 0 #235 7 5,992
PT 0 #250 1 4,161
MO Girls 0 #260 4 7,056
SG 0 #276 7 11,010
IL 0 #281 2 6,291
TW Girls 0 #289 1 8,139
KZ Boys 0 #296 1 6,578
JP Boys 0 #303 1 7,909
SA 0 #304 9 10,560
BH 0 #307 259 17,937
DK Girls 0 #328 2 7,429
CN Boys 0 #331 1 9,639
DK Boys 0 #331 2 7,401
JO Girls 0 #332 8 7,570
BD Girls 0 #335 52 8,413
QA Boys 0 #336 426 18,093
MU Girls 0 #339 13 8,539
CZ Girls 0 #351 1 5,378
MY 0 #352 3 12,352
SD Girls 0 #356 3 7,678
HK 0 #357 1 8,483
CN Girls 0 #359 1 8,829
Finland Girls 0 #359 33 1,368
MU Boys 0 #369 1 8,477
PT Boys 0 #379 3 7,951
JO Boys 0 #386 4 7,057
SA Girls 0 #388 652 25,931
YE 0 #396 3 8,639
Finland Boys 0 #415 13 2,041
KW Boys 0 #419 381 18,755
PH Girls 0 #428 2 13,098
PT Girls 0 #440 12 7,952
MX 0 #445 1 8,339
SD Boys 0 #465 2 10,523
PS Girls 0 #475 49 10,981
IQ Girls 0 #476 29 11,303
HK Boys 0 #514 14 12,905
PA Girls 0 #516 3 9,861
SG Girls 0 #517 70 18,916
RU Girls 0 #523 1 11,913
IN Boys 0 #538 533 16,750
IR Girls 0 #543 3 8,334
PS Boys 0 #556 6 10,655
LY 0 #558 2 12,703
HK Girls 0 #559 57 16,104
BD Boys 0 #561 16 10,045
CR Girls 0 #569 5 11,342
IL Girls 0 #586 32 11,648
IL Boys 0 #622 4 10,983
BO Girls 0 #651 1 9,488
OM Boys 0 #657 227 17,948
SG Boys 0 #675 23 17,960
LB 0 #687 4 13,263
IQ Boys 0 #689 9 13,071
AE Boys 0 #722 387 22,615
Finland Girls 2026 #724 15 3,895
SY 0 #767 1 11,684
SA Boys 0 #796 1,102 28,008
MY Girls 0 #803 192 24,821
NG Girls 0 #823 4 15,093
TN 0 #865 1 13,765
United States Girls 2024 #912 5 8,487
PE Girls 0 #933 11 14,861
NL Girls 0 #936 20 5,933
Spain Girls 0 #974 10 5,561
MY Boys 0 #978 134 25,439
NG Boys 0 #1,000 2 16,906
EG Girls 0 #1,001 9 14,742
CO Girls 0 #1,149 4 16,140
MA 0 #1,198 2 20,986
ZA Girls 0 #1,233 4 25,928
TR 0 #1,254 1 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,267 1 17,781
ZA Boys 0 #1,272 1 25,619
IT Girls 0 #1,424 23 9,415

Laxmi is popular in 55 countries — most recent births per country:

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People also ask about Laxmi

Laxmi is predominantly a girl's name.
Laxmi is a 2 syllable name, pronounced LAK-shmee (IPA: /ˈlækʃmi/ or /ˈləkʃmi/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Lakshmi, Laxmī, Laksmi, Lakhmi and Lakhshmi.
Across languages, Laxmi has these equivalents: Padma (Sanskrit; another name/epithet of the goddess), Shri (Sanskrit; epithet denoting wealth and auspiciousness), Fortuna (Roman goddess of fortune), Tyche (Greek goddess of fortune), Felicity (English; from Latin felix, related meaning of happiness/fortune).
Somewhat — Laxmi ranked #724 in Finland in 2026, and appears in official birth registries across 2 countries, placing it just outside the most common names.
Laxmi ranks highest in Finland (#724 in 2026).
Laxmi's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #928 in 2014 to #912 in 2024 in United States.
Yes — 1 notable people named Laxmi are in our database, including Raai Laxmi (Actor).