Lakshmi

LAHK-shmee

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The name Lakshmi means “fortune, prosperity, beauty.” It comes from the Sanskrit language tradition.

Lakshmi is the Hindu goddess of wealth, fortune, power, beauty, and prosperity. She is the consort of Vishnu and is worshipped especially during Diwali, when families invite her blessings by lighting lamps and cleaning homes. The lotus is her sacred symbol, representing purity arising from muddy waters.

Wikipedia confirms only that Lakshmi (also spelled Laxmi) is a name derived from Lakshmi, one of the principal goddesses in Hinduism. The source is otherwise a list of notable modern bearers and doesn't detail her role as goddess of wealth, her marriage to Vishnu, her connection to Diwali, or the lotus symbol, so the fuller meaning and cultural detail given elsewhere aren't confirmed here.

Beyond identifying it as a name taken from the goddess, the source gives no history of Lakshmi's use as a personal name; it lists modern notable bearers such as actresses, politicians, and businesspeople who carry it.

• Lakshmi Mittal (Indian-British steel magnate)
• Padma Lakshmi (Indian-American author and TV host)

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