Meaning of Tarangini

Pronunciation: Tarangini is pronounced tuh-RUNG-i-nee

Written as: तरंगिणी (Devanagari)

About the Name Tarangini

Tarangini is a girl name with roots in Sanskrit culture. From the Sanskrit 'tarangini', a river - literally 'one full of waves', flowing and lively.

In Hindu tradition, Tarangini is associated with the Tula rashi.

The numerology number for Tarangini is 5, reflecting the personality traits and characteristics associated with this name.

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Origin / Religionsanskrit
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StyleClassic
PopularityUncommon name in India (2025)

Details

Origin : sanskrit

Gender : girl

Nakshatra : Swati

Rashi : Tula

Numerology : 5

Syllables : 4

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Etymology of Tarangini

From Sanskrit 'taranga', a wave, with the feminine ending '-ini', so 'she who is full of waves', meaning a river. The word is best known from Kalhana's Rajatarangini, the 'River of Kings', a history of Kashmir.

Variants and related forms of Tarangini

Personality and Numerology of Tarangini

In numerology, the name Tarangini reduces to the number 5, which is most often linked to freedom, adventure, adaptability. A person carrying this vibration is often restless in the best way - curious about people and places, quick to learn, and energised by change rather than threatened by it. The name Tarangini also falls under the Tula rashi (moon sign), traditionally described as balanced and charming, drawn to fairness and aesthetic harmony. Its associated nakshatra is Swati.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Tarangini mean in Sanskrit?
From the Sanskrit 'tarangini', a river - literally 'one full of waves', flowing and lively.
What is the origin of the name Tarangini?
From Sanskrit 'taranga', a wave, with the feminine ending '-ini', so 'she who is full of waves', meaning a river. The word is best known from Kalhana's Rajatarangini, the 'River of Kings', a history of Kashmir.
How do you pronounce Tarangini?
Tarangini is pronounced tuh-RUNG-i-nee.
Is Tarangini a boy or girl name?
Tarangini is a girl name. It belongs to the Tula rashi.
What is the rashi of the name Tarangini?
The rashi (moon sign) of the name Tarangini is Tula. Its nakshatra is Swati.
What is the numerology number of Tarangini?
The numerology number for the name Tarangini is 5. Numerology associates this number with specific personality traits and a distinct life path.

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