The baby name Reshme is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈrɛʃmeɪ/ (RESH-may); also pronounced /ˈrɛʃmi/ (RESH-mee) in some regions.
Reshme is Indian in Origin.
The baby name Reshme is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈrɛʃmeɪ/ (RESH-may); also pronounced /ˈrɛʃmi/ (RESH-mee) in some regions.
Reshme is Indian in Origin.
Reshme is a feminine given name from Kannada (ರೆಷ್ಮೆ), where it literally means “silk.” The word is part of a wider South Asian lexicon for silk that includes Hindi–Urdu resham and Bengali reshom, all ultimately connected to the Indo-Persian trade vocabulary. As a name, Reshme evokes softness, sheen, and auspiciousness; in many Indian traditions, silk garments symbolize prosperity, festive purity, and blessings, making the name a graceful, culturally resonant choice.
Usage is strongest in Karnataka and among Kannada speakers worldwide, with occasional crossover elsewhere in India through shared textile terms. Related variants include Reshmi (a common feminine form in Hindi, Malayalam, and Bengali), Reshma (popular in Hindi–Urdu contexts), and Resham (sometimes unisex). Modern spellings such as Reshmee or Reshmay appear in the diaspora. Diminutives like Reshu or Reshi are also heard. The name’s associations with Mysore’s famed silk heritage further anchor its appeal in regional history and craftsmanship.
Reshme is seldom given. We have only 38 recorded uses of it on record, from 10 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BD | 0 | #241 | 1 | 5,992 | |
| JP | Girls | 0 | #251 | 1 | 6,592 |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #369 | 1 | 8,477 |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #377 | 10 | 8,413 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #424 | 1 | 15,987 |
| ZA | 0 | #471 | 4 | 14,421 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #603 | 3 | 10,045 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #654 | 1 | 13,121 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #743 | 1 | 18,093 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,013 | 2 | 25,931 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,039 | 1 | 16,750 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,231 | 6 | 25,928 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,690 | 2 | 28,008 |
Reshme is popular in 10 countries — most recent births per country:
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