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The baby name Raashi is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈraːʃi/ (RAA-shee).

Raashi is Indian, Sanskrit in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Indian, Sanskrit
Pronunciation: /ˈraːʃi/ (RAA-shee)

What is the meaning of the name Raashi ?

The baby name Raashi is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈraːʃi/ (RAA-shee).

Raashi is Indian, Sanskrit in Origin.

From Sanskrit rāśi (राशि), Raashi conveys “collection” or “sum” and, in Indian astrology (Jyotisha), denotes a zodiac sign. As a given name, it is widely used across Hindi, Gujarati, and other Indo‑Aryan languages, typically feminine, evoking ideas of destiny, completeness, and auspicious alignment. The term appears in classical texts, almanacs, and horoscope traditions, giving the name an erudite yet familiar resonance.

Common variants include Rashi (most widespread), Raasi (South Indian transliteration), Rasi (Tamil), and Raashee/Rashee (Gujarati‑influenced spellings); related nicknames include Rashu or Rashi. Usage grew in late-20th-century India and the diaspora, paralleling renewed interest in zodiac-based naming and transliteration or numerological aesthetics, such as the doubled aa marking long ā. While modern in feel, Raashi remains anchored in classical vocabulary, making it a versatile choice that bridges scholarship and popular culture.

Raashi has the following similar or variant Names

Raashi – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
MV Girls 0 #35 1 2,021
JO 0 #140 1 2,158
AE 0 #187 1 10,220
YE 0 #398 1 8,639
BD Girls 0 #406 1 8,413
BH 0 #586 2 17,937
AE Girls 0 #596 2 20,968
BD Boys 0 #605 1 10,045
IN Girls 0 #617 15 13,121
SG Girls 0 #630 3 18,916
QA Boys 0 #742 2 18,093
KW Boys 0 #806 1 18,755
OM Boys 0 #917 2 17,948
United States Girls 2011 #917 8 9,736
SA Girls 0 #1,013 2 25,931
MY Girls 0 #1,072 1 24,821
AE Boys 0 #1,082 11 22,615
SA Boys 0 #1,605 10 28,008

Raashi is popular in 14 countries — most recent births per country:

AE
BD
BH
IN
JO

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People also ask about Raashi

Raashi is predominantly a girl's name.
Raashi is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈraːʃi/ (RAA-shee).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Rashi, Rāśī, Rasi, Raśi and Rashii.
Across languages, Raashi has these equivalents: राशि (Devanagari), Rāśi (IAST Sanskrit), Rashi (English transliteration), Rasi (South Indian transliteration).
Somewhat — Raashi ranked #917 in United States in 2011, placing it just outside the most common names.