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[Facts] Rohini
Does anyone know the origin and meaning of the name Rohini. It's a female Indian name, the meaning of which is under much debate in my family.
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From *The Penguin Book of Hindu Names* by Maneka Gandhi:Rohini (Sanskrit, feminine).1. ascending; tall; increasing.2. the mother of all cows; the Sandalwood tree; red cow.3. the most beloved of all the 27 wives of the moon.-- Nanaea
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Hello Rohini,I couldn't find your name. Maybe it's a version of the Indian name Rohana? I found two different meanings:1) ascending
2) sandal(wood)Regards, Satu
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Hi,
I think the name divers from the name
MOHINI
i hope that settles ur debate
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Dana
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Hello Rohini,I am Rahul. I have a little sister with the name Rohini.
I am a pupil of a primary school in Leeuwarden (Netherlands). I am 9 years old and I make a short history of my self and my family. Also a short history of the town in where I live.
I saw at the Website: www.2000-names.com/female_hindinames.htm the meaning of my little sisters name: Rohini means: woman.kind regards:Rahul.
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