Girl • Modern Tamil
Malini
மாலினி
Signature Meaning
Malini is a feminine name used in Tamil and other Indian languages. It is traditionally understood to come from Sanskrit roots and generally means "garlanded" or "of flowers," suggesting freshness, fragrance, and natural beauty. The name often evokes imagery of grace, floral charm, and gentle elegance.
Quick Facts
Gender👧 Girl
OriginSanskrit
Style / Category
Modern/MaːLini/
Starts with2 / M
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 15 → Root 6 (Venus / சுக்கிரன்)
M(4) + A(1) + L(3) + I(1) + N(5) + I(1) = 15
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 31 → Root 4
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
6· Venus (சுக்கிரன்)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likemaa-LEE-nee
Tamil syllablesமா-லி-னி
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./maːlini/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
MaaliniMaleeneeMaaleeneeMazhiniMaazhiniMazheenee