Rukmini
रुक्मिणी
Sanskrit for "golden" or "decked in gold", from रुक्मन् (rukman), "gold"; the name of Krishna's chief queen in Hindu epic.
Meaning and origin
Rukmini builds on the Sanskrit word for gold, giving a name that suits the princess of Vidarbha who, in the Mahabharata and the Puranas, became Krishna's first and foremost wife.
How to pronounce Rukmini
| Hindi | rook-mih-NEE /rukmɪɳiː/ |
|---|
About this entry
Drafted with the help of an AI model, then checked by a person. Last checked on 16 September 2026.
The sources behind this entry are listed in the app.