Kadambini
/K-AE-D-AA-M-B-IH-N-IY/
From Sanskrit Kadambini, meaning 'a bank of clouds' or 'a row of Kadamba flowers' — the Kadamba tree (Neolamarckia cadamba) being sacred in Hindu tradition, associated with Krishna and the monsoon season, its fragrant blossoms appearing at the onset of rains. The name thus evokes the abundance and beauty of the monsoon sky. Kadambini Ganguly (1861) was one of India's first women to graduate from university and practise medicine, making this name a byword for pioneering achievement in Bengal.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Kadambini is a Hindu girl name of Bengali origin, meaning “From Sanskrit Kadambini, meaning 'a bank of clouds' or 'a row of Kadamba flowers' — the Kadamba tree (Neolamarckia cadamba) being sacred in Hindu tradition, associated with Krishna and the monsoon season, its fragrant blossoms appearing at the onset of rains. The name thus evokes the abundance and beauty of the monsoon sky. Kadambini Ganguly (1861) was one of India's first women to graduate from university and practise medicine, making this name a byword for pioneering achievement in Bengal.”.
Kadambini is a girl's name of Bengali origin, traditionally used in Hindu families. The name means "From Sanskrit Kadambini, meaning 'a bank of clouds' or 'a row of Kadamba flowers' — the Kadamba tree (Neolamarckia cadamba) being sacred in Hindu tradition, associated with Krishna and the monsoon season, its fragrant blossoms appearing at the onset of rains. The name thus evokes the abundance and beauty of the monsoon sky. Kadambini Ganguly (1861) was one of India's first women to graduate from university and practise medicine, making this name a byword for pioneering achievement in Bengal." and belongs to the Prosperity cluster — names wishing abundance and flourishing life.
Common among Bangladeshi, Indian, Bengali families, Kadambini carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
Kadambini's nakshatra & rashi
In Hindu tradition, a baby's name is chosen to harmonise with their nakshatra (birth star) and rashi (moon sign) — most often through an auspicious first syllable. Kadambini opens with “Ka”. Whether that's auspicious for your baby depends on their exact date, time and place of birth.
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Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Kadambini resonates in either tradition.
Kadambini's destiny number is 1 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Kadambini's full reading →
Does Kadambini go with your family's names?
Kadambini breaks into 9 sounds: /K-AE-D-AA-M-B-IH-N-IY/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Kadambini sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Kadambini beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Kadambini — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Kadambini
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Sharing the same meaning
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Common questions about Kadambini
What does the name Kadambini mean?
Kadambini means "From Sanskrit Kadambini, meaning 'a bank of clouds' or 'a row of Kadamba flowers' — the Kadamba tree (Neolamarckia cadamba) being sacred in Hindu tradition, associated with Krishna and the monsoon season, its fragrant blossoms appearing at the onset of rains. The name thus evokes the abundance and beauty of the monsoon sky. Kadambini Ganguly (1861) was one of India's first women to graduate from university and practise medicine, making this name a byword for pioneering achievement in Bengal.." It is a girl name of Bengali origin, traditionally used in Hindu families.
Is Kadambini a boy or girl name?
Kadambini is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Kadambini?
Kadambini is of Bengali origin, used in Hindu tradition, commonly among Bangladeshi, Indian, Bengali families.
Is Kadambini a Hindu name?
Yes. Kadambini is a girl name traditionally used in Hindu families, of Bengali origin.
What does Kadambini mean in Bengali?
Kadambini originates from Bengali, where it means "From Sanskrit Kadambini, meaning 'a bank of clouds' or 'a row of Kadamba flowers' — the Kadamba tree (Neolamarckia cadamba) being sacred in Hindu tradition, associated with Krishna and the monsoon season, its fragrant blossoms appearing at the onset of rains. The name thus evokes the abundance and beauty of the monsoon sky. Kadambini Ganguly (1861) was one of India's first women to graduate from university and practise medicine, making this name a byword for pioneering achievement in Bengal.."
What are common nicknames for Kadambini?
Common short forms of Kadambini include Kada, Kadi.
What is the numerology of Kadambini?
Kadambini has a Pythagorean destiny number of 1 — leadership and pioneering spirit.
What is Kadambini's rashi and nakshatra?
By its first syllable "Ka", Kadambini falls under the Mrigashira nakshatra and Mithuna (Gemini) rashi — its naam-rashi, or name-based moon sign. (A baby's birth nakshatra comes from their date and time of birth; NameRoot matches the two.)
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