Gayathri

Gayathri Meaning & Origin

About Gayathri
The name "Gayathri" is of Sanskrit origin and is commonly used as a feminine given name in India. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "gāyatrī," which refers to a sacred verse or hymn in Hindu scriptures. In Hinduism, Gayathri is also the name of a revered goddess and is associated with the Gayatri Mantra, a powerful chant believed to bestow wisdom and enlightenment. The name Gayathri is often given to girls with the hope that they will embody the qualities of the goddess and be blessed with knowledge, intelligence, and spiritual growth.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Gayathri are female.

Gayathri Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -37.50% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
K0R
🗽 NYSIIS
GATA
🔊 Soundex
G03060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AY2 AA1 TH R IY0
🌐 IPA
/gayathri*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('K0R', 'KTR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G360

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gayathri in Braille

Here's how to represent Gayathri in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Gayathri in braille

How to Spell the Name Gayathri in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Gayathri using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Gayathri in sign language

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