The baby name Rashma is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced RASH-ma (IPA: /ˈrʌʃmə/).
The baby name Rashma is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced RASH-ma (IPA: /ˈrʌʃmə/).
Rashma is Hindi, Sanskrit in Origin.
Rashma (रश्मा) is a South Asian feminine name with layered roots. In Sanskrit, it aligns with raśmi, “ray, beam of light,” yielding the sense of brilliance, radiance, and auspicious illumination. In Urdu/Hindi through Persian resham, “silk,” it echoes softness and grace, a meaning better known in the cognate Reshma; Rashma often bridges these associations, read as both luminous and silken.
Documented across Hindi- and Urdu-speaking regions since the mid–20th century, the name appears in India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and the global diaspora. Variants and near-forms include Rashmi (Sanskrit-led), Reshma (Persian-led), Raashma, and Roshma; diminutives such as Rashu or Resh are common in families. While closely related to Rashmi and Reshma, Rashma functions as a distinct given name with modern appeal, prized for its gentle sound and imagery of light, beauty, and refined texture.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AE | 0 | #187 | 1 | 10,220 | |
| BD | 0 | #240 | 2 | 5,992 | |
| JO | Girls | 0 | #316 | 10 | 7,570 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #338 | 6 | 15,378 |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #354 | 33 | 8,413 |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #362 | 1 | 8,539 |
| YE | 0 | #398 | 1 | 8,639 | |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #418 | 7 | 15,987 |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #471 | 1 | 7,952 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #501 | 15 | 19,177 |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #517 | 2 | 9,861 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #528 | 26 | 20,968 |
| LY | 0 | #558 | 2 | 12,703 | |
| BH | 0 | #586 | 2 | 17,937 | |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #599 | 33 | 13,121 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #605 | 1 | 10,045 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #629 | 4 | 18,916 |
| LB | 0 | #688 | 3 | 13,263 | |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #743 | 1 | 18,093 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #804 | 3 | 18,755 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #825 | 2 | 15,093 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #902 | 34 | 25,931 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #916 | 3 | 17,948 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 1 | 14,742 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,037 | 3 | 16,750 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,070 | 3 | 24,821 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,138 | 6 | 22,615 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,230 | 7 | 25,928 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,684 | 8 | 28,008 |
Rashma is popular in 20 countries — most recent births per country:
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