What origin is the name Rukmini?

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

What are good brother names for Rukmini?

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

What is the rashi of the name Rukmini?

Rukmini starts with the syllable “Ru” (रू), which traditionally belongs to Swati nakshatra, pada 1, in Tula rashi (Libra). This is based on the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable.

Rukmini

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Rukmini

Rukmini

Girl

Indian

3 syllables

Rukmini is an Indian girl's name meaning "Wife of krishna.", Rashi Tula.

The meaning of Rukmini is "Wife of krishna." — a girl name of Indian origin. It has 3 syllables.

Rashi: Tula
Nakshatra: swati (Ru)
Origin: Indian
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Last updated 22 October 2026.

Meaning

Wife of krishna.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Rukmini

What does Rukmini mean?

Rukmini is a girl name of Indian origin meaning "Wife of krishna.".

How popular is Rukmini?

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Brother names that go with Rukmini

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Ru (रू)
Rashi: Tula (Libra)
Nakshatra: Swati, pada 1
Name number: 3

By tradition, names starting with “Ru” suit babies born in Swati nakshatra (pada 1), which falls in Tula rashi. This is read from the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable. The name number uses Chaldean numerology.