The baby name Reshmaa is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈreʃmɑː/ (RESH-maa).
The baby name Reshmaa is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈreʃmɑː/ (RESH-maa).
Reshmaa is Hindi, Sanskrit in Origin.
Reshmaa is a feminine South Asian name rooted in Hindi-Urdu and related Indo-Aryan languages. It derives from Persian abrisham, filtered into the subcontinent as resham, meaning “silk,” a symbol of softness, luster, and refined beauty. As a given name, it conveys smoothness and radiance, much like fine silk threads. The doubled final -aa reflects the long vowel ā in transliteration (pronounced RESH-maa) and alternates with single-a spellings in English.
The name gained wide modern use in the 20th century among both Hindu and Muslim families, helped by cinema, music, and public figures; the celebrated Pakistani folk singer Reshma notably amplified its familiarity beyond South Asia. Variants include Reshma (most common), Reshmā (with macron), Reshmah, and related adjectival forms Reshmi/Reshmee (“silken”) in some languages. It’s found across India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, and the diaspora, reading as a graceful, culturally grounded choice meaning “silk; silken, radiant.”
Reshmaa is a genuine rarity. In all, it appears just 11 times, across 6 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MU | Girls | 0 | #362 | 1 | 8,539 |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #406 | 1 | 8,413 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #594 | 4 | 20,968 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #654 | 1 | 13,121 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,013 | 2 | 25,931 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,143 | 1 | 22,615 |
Reshmaa is popular in 6 countries — most recent births per country:
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