Nandiniनन्दिनी
Nandinī · traditionally used for girls
“Daughter; Surabhi's daughter (Vasiṣṭha's cow)”
Daughter; a cow; daughter of Surabhi-Kāmadhenu — the divine cow protected by King Dilīpa in Raghuvaṃśa Sarga 2.
Starting sound and where it falls
Nandini begins with Na — a traditional birth-star naming sound. Names beginning with Na open Hasta pada 3 and Anuradha pada 1. Which pada a birth falls in comes from the Moon’s position at the recorded birth date, time, and place.
A noted bearer: —.
Cultural context
Evokes the divine wish-granting cow protected by King Dilipa, a symbol of devotion.
Used in: Pan-Indian
A traditional cultural interpretation — not a prediction about your child.
Common questions
What does the name Nandini mean?
Nandini (Nandinī) is attested as “Daughter; Surabhi's daughter (Vasiṣṭha's cow).” Daughter; a cow; daughter of Surabhi-Kāmadhenu — the divine cow protected by King Dilīpa in Raghuvaṃśa Sarga 2.
Which nakshatra sound does Nandini fit?
Nandini begins with the sound Na, which opens Hasta pada 3 and Anuradha pada 1. Whether a birth falls in that exact pada comes from the Moon's position at the recorded birth date, time, and place — that is what the free check on this site calculates.
Is Nandini a girl's or a boy's name?
In our reviewed collection Nandini is traditionally used for girls.
Where does this meaning come from?
Every meaning on this page is quoted from verified Sanskrit dictionaries or cited scripture, exactly as attested.
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