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Reshma

रेशमा

From Hindi रेशम (resham) meaning silk, with the feminine suffix -a, so the name carries the sense of a silken or smooth quality.

Meaning and origin

The word for silk in Hindi and related languages has Persian origins, reflecting ancient trade connections across South Asia.

How to pronounce Reshma

HindiRAYSH-muh /ˈreːʃmə/

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