Entry № 5829 · Sanskrit origin

Rukmavati Rukmavati — Meaning, Origin & Baby Name Popularity

/ ROOK-mah-vah-tee /
Gender
Girl
Origin
Sanskrit
Meaning
"Golden / Krishnas daughter (Sanskrit + foundational)"
Syllables
4
Rank · US 2025
№ 0
First recorded
Ancient

A name that means "golden / krishnas daughter (sanskrit + foundational)".

Rukmavati is from the Sanskrit Rukmavatī. A modern American baby name in the broader Sanskrit heritage aesthetic. Rukmavati is a foundational name with deep heritage. Sanskrit Rukmavatī possessing-gold golden-one + Sanskrit rukma gold + -vatī possessing + foundational central Rukmavatī foundational-central Krishnas-daughter by-Rukmini in Bhagavata Purana Canto 10 Chapter 61 verse-18 + foundational central sister of Pradyumna + foundational central married-to-Krtavarman + foundational central mother of Bali in Yadu-vamsa lineage + foundational central in Harivamsa + Vishnu Purana Yadu-Vamsa genealogy + foundational central Rukmavati also related-to-Rukmi Bhishmakas-son Krishnas-brother-in-law + foundational pan-Vaishnava Krishna heritage. Foundational Sanskrit feminine name reflecting cultural + historical heritage spanning centuries.

Featured throughout Sanskrit heritage.

Golden / Krishnas daughter (Sanskrit + foundational) Foundational name with deep heritage anchors. Sanskrit Rukmavatī possessing-gold golden-one + Sanskrit rukma gold + -vatī possessing + foundational central Rukmavatī foundational-central Krishnas-daughter by-Rukmini in Bhagavata Purana Canto 10 Chapter 61 verse-18 + foundational central sister of Pradyumna + foundational central married-to-Krtavarman + foundational central mother of Bali in Yadu-vamsa lineage + foundational central in Harivamsa + Vishnu Purana Yadu-Vamsa genealogy + foundational central Rukmavati also related-to-Rukmi Bhishmakas-son Krishnas-brother-in-law + foundational pan-Vaishnava Krishna heritage

The name in its native script.

रुक्मवती
Transliteration
Rukmavatī
Pronunciation
/ ˈruːk.mə.və.ti /
Root
Grammatical form

Where Rukmavati stands.

Current rank · 2025
№ 0 in the U.S.
All-time peak
№ 0 in 0
Babies named Rukmavati · last year
88 in the U.S.
First entered SSA top-1000
0
Rank, 1995–2025 Lower = more popular
№25 №75 №150 №250 1995 2005 2015 2020 2025 PEAK · — NOW · —

Rukmavatis before her.

Real people

In fiction
Rukmavati Krishnas daughter by Rukmini Bhagavata 10:61:18 / sister of Pradyumna / wife of Krtavarman mother of Bali / Rukmi Bhishmakas son
Sanskrit possessing-gold golden-one + rukma gold + -vatī possessing + Rukmavatī Krishnas-daughter Rukmini Bhagavata Purana Canto 10 Chapter 61 verse-18 + sister of Pradyumna + married-to-Krtavarman + mother of Bali Yadu-vamsa + Harivamsa + Vishnu Purana + Rukmi Bhishmakas-son Krishnas-brother-in-law
Krishna Rukmavati

Names connected to Rukmavati.

The number behind Rukmavati.

8

The Builder

Rukmavati has a strong numerological signature.

Why families chose this name.

"Sanskrit meaning. 4 syllables. Rukmavati."
Mother of one