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Veenaवीणा

Vīṇā · traditionally used for girls

Lute; Sarasvatī's instrument

The Indian lute; held by Sarasvatī and Nārada; classical kāvya pervasive.

Starting sound and where it falls

Veena begins with Vee — a traditional birth-star naming sound. Names beginning with Vee open Rohini pada 3. 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 music and learning, the instrument of Sarasvatī, goddess of arts.

Used in: Pan-Indian

A traditional cultural interpretation — not a prediction about your child.

Common questions

What does the name Veena mean?

Veena (Vīṇā) is attested as “Lute; Sarasvatī's instrument.” The Indian lute; held by Sarasvatī and Nārada; classical kāvya pervasive.

Which nakshatra sound does Veena fit?

Veena begins with the sound Vee, which opens Rohini pada 3. 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 Veena a girl's or a boy's name?

In our reviewed collection Veena 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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