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Lakshmi names for baby girls

7 names

7 names that are names or epithets of Lakshmi (2 suit boys, 6 suit girls). Read what each epithet means before you choose. More in our guide to names from gods and goddesses.

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Lakshmi baby names for fortune, splendour and victory

These 7 names let you honour Lakshmi through her name or through meanings of wealth, beauty and triumph. Indira gives a beauty and splendour meaning, while Dhanlaxmi names the giver of wealth. Compare the complete meanings before choosing how direct you want the connection to be.

  1. Lakshmi by name

    Laxmi and Lakshmi are both written लक्ष्मी. They name the goddess of wealth, fortune and prosperity, consort of Vishnu.

  2. Wealth and fortune

    Dhanlaxmi means Lakshmi as the giver of wealth. Mahalaxmi means great Lakshmi, goddess of wealth and fortune.

  3. Beauty and victory

    Indira means beauty or splendour and is a name of Lakshmi. Jayalakshmi means goddess of victory, Lakshmi who bestows triumph.

Lakshmi names with wealth and splendour meanings

Laxmi and Lakshmi (लक्ष्मी) name the goddess of wealth, fortune and prosperity. Dhanlaxmi means Lakshmi as the giver of wealth. Mahalaxmi means great Lakshmi, goddess of wealth and fortune. Indira means beauty or splendour and is another name of Lakshmi. Compare other divine names on the names of deities page.

Choosing a Lakshmi name by its full meaning

Indira (इन्दिरा) may appeal if you prefer the meaning beauty or splendour. Jayalakshmi means goddess of victory, Lakshmi who bestows triumph. Narayani names Lakshmi or Durga, the consort of Narayan, and a major river of Nepal. Dhanlaxmi expresses the giver of wealth, while Mahalaxmi names great Lakshmi. Laxmi carries the direct goddess name. The guide to names from gods and goddesses can help you compare deity connections.

Tips for parents

  • Choose the meaning you want to emphasise: beauty, wealth, fortune or victory.
  • Compare Laxmi and Lakshmi on paper; both are written लक्ष्मी.
  • Read all of Narayani’s meanings if you like its river connection.
  • Explore Vishnu names if you want to compare names connected with Lakshmi’s consort.

Frequently asked questions

What are some Lakshmi names for baby girls?

Laxmi, Indira, Dhanlaxmi, Mahalaxmi, Narayani and Jayalakshmi offer different connections to Lakshmi. Their meanings range from splendour to wealth and victory.

Do Laxmi and Lakshmi have different meanings?

Both name the goddess of wealth, fortune and prosperity, consort of Vishnu. Both are written लक्ष्मी; the English spellings differ.

Which Lakshmi name means victory?

Jayalakshmi (जयलक्ष्मी) means goddess of victory, Lakshmi who bestows triumph. It makes the victory meaning explicit.

Does Narayani refer only to Lakshmi?

Narayani can name Lakshmi or Durga and means consort of Narayan. It is also the name of a major river of Nepal.