Rassundari
/R-AA-SH-S-UW-N-D-AA-R-IY/
A compound Bengali name from Sanskrit: Rasa ('essence, juice, flavour, emotional mood,' referring to the aesthetic theory of rasa in classical Indian arts, or simply to beauty and sweetness) + Sundari ('beautiful woman,' from sundara, 'beautiful, good-looking'). Together, Rassundari means 'beautiful essence' or 'she of exquisite beauty and feeling.' Rassundari Devi (c.1809–c.1900) was a Bengali woman of the household class who secretly taught herself to read and write and authored Amar Jiban ('My Life'), the first known autobiography in Bengali literature.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Rassundari is a Hindu girl name of Bengali origin, meaning “A compound Bengali name from Sanskrit: Rasa ('essence, juice, flavour, emotional mood,' referring to the aesthetic theory of rasa in classical Indian arts, or simply to beauty and sweetness) + Sundari ('beautiful woman,' from sundara, 'beautiful, good-looking'). Together, Rassundari means 'beautiful essence' or 'she of exquisite beauty and feeling.' Rassundari Devi (c.1809–c.1900) was a Bengali woman of the household class who secretly taught herself to read and write and authored Amar Jiban ('My Life'), the first known autobiography in Bengali literature.”.
Rassundari is a girl's name of Bengali origin, traditionally used in Hindu families. The name means "A compound Bengali name from Sanskrit: Rasa ('essence, juice, flavour, emotional mood,' referring to the aesthetic theory of rasa in classical Indian arts, or simply to beauty and sweetness) + Sundari ('beautiful woman,' from sundara, 'beautiful, good-looking'). Together, Rassundari means 'beautiful essence' or 'she of exquisite beauty and feeling.' Rassundari Devi (c.1809–c.1900) was a Bengali woman of the household class who secretly taught herself to read and write and authored Amar Jiban ('My Life'), the first known autobiography in Bengali literature." and belongs to the Nobility cluster — names with regal heritage and dignified bearing.
Common among Bangladeshi, Indian, Bengali families, Rassundari carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
Rassundari'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. Rassundari opens with “Ra”. 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 Rassundari resonates in either tradition.
Rassundari's destiny number is 7 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Rassundari's full reading →
Does Rassundari go with your family's names?
Rassundari breaks into 10 sounds: /R-AA-SH-S-UW-N-D-AA-R-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 Rassundari 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 Rassundari beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Rassundari — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Rassundari
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Common questions about Rassundari
What does the name Rassundari mean?
Rassundari means "A compound Bengali name from Sanskrit: Rasa ('essence, juice, flavour, emotional mood,' referring to the aesthetic theory of rasa in classical Indian arts, or simply to beauty and sweetness) + Sundari ('beautiful woman,' from sundara, 'beautiful, good-looking'). Together, Rassundari means 'beautiful essence' or 'she of exquisite beauty and feeling.' Rassundari Devi (c.1809–c.1900) was a Bengali woman of the household class who secretly taught herself to read and write and authored Amar Jiban ('My Life'), the first known autobiography in Bengali literature.." It is a girl name of Bengali origin, traditionally used in Hindu families.
Is Rassundari a boy or girl name?
Rassundari is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Rassundari?
Rassundari is of Bengali origin, used in Hindu tradition, commonly among Bangladeshi, Indian, Bengali families.
Is Rassundari a Hindu name?
Yes. Rassundari is a girl name traditionally used in Hindu families, of Bengali origin.
What does Rassundari mean in Bengali?
Rassundari originates from Bengali, where it means "A compound Bengali name from Sanskrit: Rasa ('essence, juice, flavour, emotional mood,' referring to the aesthetic theory of rasa in classical Indian arts, or simply to beauty and sweetness) + Sundari ('beautiful woman,' from sundara, 'beautiful, good-looking'). Together, Rassundari means 'beautiful essence' or 'she of exquisite beauty and feeling.' Rassundari Devi (c.1809–c.1900) was a Bengali woman of the household class who secretly taught herself to read and write and authored Amar Jiban ('My Life'), the first known autobiography in Bengali literature.."
What are common nicknames for Rassundari?
Common short forms of Rassundari include Rasi, Rass.
What is the numerology of Rassundari?
Rassundari has a Pythagorean destiny number of 7 — introspection and spiritual wisdom.
What is Rassundari's rashi and nakshatra?
By its first syllable "Ra", Rassundari falls under the Chitra nakshatra and Tula (Libra) 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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