Hansini
Meaning of Hansini
Hansini, a feminine appellation of Sanskrit provenance, traces etymologically to the root hansi (“laughter”) and is semantically linked to the hamsa, the mythic swan emblematic of purity and spiritual transcendence within classical Indic literature. It conveys a synthesis of joyful vitality and poised elegance, having been embraced across diverse Indian linguistic traditions to denote one who laughs or embodies the serene grace of the swan. Phonetically rendered in Hindi as hahn-SEE-nee (/hɑˈn.si.ni/), the name’s bisyllabic cadence and terminal vowel produce a measured yet lyrical emphasis. In the United States, Hansini remains remarkably uncommon—Social Security data records between five and fourteen newborns per year bearing the name from 2008 through 2016, with its ranking never breaching the nine-hundredth position—underscoring both its distinctive appeal within Anglo-American naming practices and its resonance as a vessel of cultural heritage.
Pronunciation
Hindi
- Pronunced as hahn-SEE-nee (/hɑˈn.si.ni/)
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