Entry № 2024 · Sanskrit origin

Gandhini Gandhini — Meaning, Origin & Baby Name Popularity

/ gahn-DHEE-nee /

Gender

Girl

Origin

Sanskrit

Meaning

"Fragrant one (Sanskrit + foundational)"

Syllables

Rank · US 2025

№ 0

First recorded

Ancient

The meaning

A name that means "fragrant one (sanskrit + foundational)".

Gandhini is from gandha (fragrance), a feminine form naming one who is sweet-scented and remembered. It is a close cousin of Gandhali.

Like its root, it suggests a presence that lingers kindly.

Fragrant one — remembered like a lingering scent.

In its original form

गन्धिनी

Popularity

Current rank · 2025

№ 0 in the U.S.

All-time peak

№ 0 in 0

Babies named Gandhini · last year

56 in the U.S.

First entered SSA top-1000

Rank, 1995–2025 Lower = more popular

Namesakes

Real people

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In fiction

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Numerology

Gandhini carries a clear numerological signature.

Parents on Gandhini

"Sanskrit roots, 3 syllables. Gandhini."

Mother of one