Yalini
Meaning of Yalini
Yalini is a feminine given name of Tamil origin, etymologically rooted in the Sanskrit term yālinī, which denotes a veena-player and by extension connotes the attributes of the Hindu goddess Sarasvatī, patron of music, knowledge and the arts. In Tamil usage it is enunciated yah-LEE-nee, signifying melodic harmony and creative expression, while in Anglo-American contexts the name remains comparatively rare—registering only five to twelve occurrences annually in the United States between 2014 and 2022, according to Social Security Administration data, where it has consistently ranked between 938th and 961st in popularity. Its adoption among diasporic communities often reflects both an affirmation of South Asian cultural heritage and an aspirational emphasis on intellectual refinement and aesthetic accomplishment. Yalini thus holds a distinctive position within contemporary naming practices, marrying classical South Asian etymological heritage with modern transnational identity.
Pronunciation
Tamil
- Pronunced as yah-LEE-nee (/jɑˈlini/)
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