👧 Gayatri — Name Meaning & Origin

Gayatri

“A sacred Vedic hymn”

Gender👧 Girl
OriginSanskrit
ReligionHindu
Used inIndia, Nepal
RashiMakar (Capricorn)
NakshatraDhanishta (pada 1) · syllable “Ga”
Numerology9 — kind, generous and idealistic
Letters7 · starts with G
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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of the name Gayatri?

Gayatri means "A sacred Vedic hymn" (Sanskrit origin).

Is Gayatri a boy or girl name?

Gayatri is a girl's name.

Which religion is the name Gayatri from?

Gayatri is used as a Hindu name in India, Nepal.

What is the rashi of the name Gayatri?

By its first syllable "Ga", Gayatri belongs to Makar (Capricorn) rashi and Dhanishta nakshatra (pada 1), following the traditional Namakshar system.

What is the lucky number for Gayatri?

In Pythagorean numerology the name Gayatri adds up to 9, linked with being kind, generous and idealistic.

Name meanings come from the name's language of origin; many names carry more than one meaning in different languages and communities. Rashi and nakshatra follow the traditional first-syllable (Namakshar) method — for an exact rashi use the baby's birth chart.

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