What origin is the name Dakini?

Dakini comes from Indian naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good brother names for Dakini?

Names from the same indian tradition pair naturally with Dakini — for example Jay, Arjun, Aarav. You can browse more on our indian names page.

What is the rashi of the name Dakini?

Dakini starts with the syllable “Da” (दा), which traditionally belongs to Purva Bhadrapada nakshatra, pada 3, in Kumbh rashi (Aquarius). This is based on the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable.

Dakini

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Dakini

Dakini

Girl

Indian

3 syllables

Dakini is an Indian girl's name meaning "Demon.", Rashi Kumbh.

Parents who choose Dakini pick a girl name from the Indian tradition, meaning "Demon.". It has 3 syllables.

Rashi: Kumbh
Nakshatra: purva bhadrapada (Da)
Origin: Indian
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Last updated 22 October 2026.

Meaning

Demon.

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Quick answers about Dakini

What does Dakini mean?

Dakini is a girl name of Indian origin meaning "Demon.".

How popular is Dakini?

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Brother names that go with Dakini

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Da (दा)
Rashi: Kumbh (Aquarius)
Nakshatra: Purva Bhadrapada, pada 3
Name number: 5

By tradition, names starting with “Da” suit babies born in Purva Bhadrapada nakshatra (pada 3), which falls in Kumbh rashi. This is read from the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable. The name number uses Chaldean numerology.