Girl name
Gayatri name meaning
“a sacred Vedic meter and mantra”
Gayatri is a feminine name of Sanskrit origin referring to a sacred Vedic meter and mantra. It comes from gāyatrī, the name of a Vedic meter and a celebrated mantra composed in that meter. Gayatri is also personified as a goddess in Hindu tradition.
What does Gayatri mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Gayatri
From Sanskrit gāyatrī, the name of a Vedic meter and a celebrated mantra composed in it. Gayatri is also personified as a goddess in Hindu tradition.
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Name combinations with Gayatri
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Gayatri, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Gayatri: a sacred Vedic meter and mantra
- Kusmini: flower
- Juliani: associated with Julius or July
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Gayatri Mayangsari Pratiwi
Meaning of each word
- Gayatri: a sacred Vedic meter and mantra
- Mayangsari: essence or heart of palm blossom
- Pratiwi: earth, the land supporting life
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Gayatri Pitaloka
Meaning of each word
- Gayatri: a sacred Vedic meter and mantra
- Pitaloka: father's world; ancestral realm
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Meaning of each word
- Dwiyani: second
- Gayatri: a sacred Vedic meter and mantra
- Afriyani: born in April
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Gayatri Pipit
Meaning of each word
- Gayatri: a sacred Vedic meter and mantra
- Pipit: small seed-eating bird
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Meaning of each word
- Gayatri: a sacred Vedic meter and mantra
- Saptarini: associated with the number seven
- Meilina: the month of May; beautiful
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How to pronounce Gayatri
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /gajatri/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦒꦪꦠꦿꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮌᮚᮒ᮪ᮛᮤ |
Is Gayatri a girl’s name?
Yes, Gayatri is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Gayatri ranks #541 among girl names in our data sample (18 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Names with related meanings
- Wahyu♂♀Divine message or inspiration
- Endang♂♀Female ascetic
- Wahyuni♀Revelation, divine message
- Aulia♂♀Protectors, close allies, or saints
- Sukma♂♀Soul, spirit of life
- Nurjanah♀Light of paradise
- Hidayah♀Guidance toward the right path
- Jannah♀Garden, heavenly paradise
- Paramita♀Perfection of virtue
- Zen♂♀Meditation, mental concentration
- Wahyuningsih♀Revelation of love
- Hapsari♀Celestial maiden, heavenly woman
Famous people named Gayatri
- Gayatri Wedotami · b. 1979
- Gayatri Aisyah Ardhinindya · b. 1992
- Gayatri Karyawati Rana · b. 1958
- Gayatri Suryaningsih
FAQ about the name Gayatri
What is the meaning of Gayatri?
Gayatri means a sacred Vedic meter and mantra. From Sanskrit gāyatrī, the name of a Vedic meter and a celebrated mantra composed in it. Gayatri is also personified as a goddess in Hindu tradition.
Is Gayatri a girl’s name?
Yes, Gayatri is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Gayatri?
Gayatri is of Sanskrit origin.
How many syllables does Gayatri have?
Gayatri has 3 syllables (Ga-yat-ri) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Gayatri?
Gayatri ranks #541 among girl names in our data sample (18 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Gayatri?
Some ideas: Gayatri Kusmini Juliani; Gayatri Mayangsari Pratiwi; Gayatri Pitaloka.
Famous people named Gayatri?
Notable people named Gayatri include Gayatri Wedotami, Gayatri Aisyah Ardhinindya, Gayatri Karyawati Rana.
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