Hindu girl name · Sanskrit origin

Gayatri

“A sacred Vedic metre and hymn, also personified as a goddess”

About the name Gayatri

Meaning
A sacred Vedic metre and hymn, also personified as a goddess
Origin
Sanskrit
Gender
Girl
Religion
Hindu
Starts with
G
Name number
9

Numerology of Gayatri

Humanitarian: kind, generous and idealistic.

Worked out from the letters of the name (Pythagorean method). It is a tradition, for fun, and not science.

Nakshatra for Gayatri

Dhanishta

Naming syllable “Ga” · ruled by Mars

Pada 1234
Moon signMakara (Capricorn)
DeityThe Vasus, gods of abundance
SymbolA drum

Ambitious, generous and rhythmic. Traditionally linked with music, energy and the drive to do well.

All Dhanishta names
Gayatri starts with a traditional naming syllable of this nakshatra, so it suits a baby born in it. The traits are the general traditional description of the nakshatra, the same for every name, and not a prediction about any child.

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Questions about Gayatri

What does the name Gayatri mean?

Gayatri means "A sacred Vedic metre and hymn, also personified as a goddess" and comes from Sanskrit.

Is Gayatri a boy or a girl name?

Gayatri is used as a girl name, mostly in Hindu families.

Which nakshatra does the name Gayatri match?

The name Gayatri starts with the syllable "Ga", which is a naming syllable of Dhanishta nakshatra (pada 1). This is the traditional way to choose a name for a baby born in that nakshatra.

What is the numerology number of Gayatri?

By Pythagorean numerology the name Gayatri adds up to 9. Humanitarian: kind, generous and idealistic. Numerology is a tradition and not science.

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