Reshma
/R-EH-SH-M-AA/
Silken, made of golden thread, the lustrous quality of fabric woven from the finest filaments — Reshma derives from 'resham,' the Urdu word for silk, and names a child for the most prized textile in the subcontinent's history
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Reshma is a Muslim girl name of Urdu origin, meaning “Silken, made of golden thread, the lustrous quality of fabric woven from the finest filaments — Reshma derives from 'resham,' the Urdu word for silk, and names a child for the most prized textile in the subcontinent's history”. It also appears in Hindu tradition.
Reshma is a girl's name of Urdu origin, traditionally used in Muslim families. The name means "Silken, made of golden thread, the lustrous quality of fabric woven from the finest filaments — Reshma derives from 'resham,' the Urdu word for silk, and names a child for the most prized textile in the subcontinent's history" and belongs to the Beauty cluster — names that carry grace, elegance, and aesthetic wonder.
Beyond its Muslim heritage, Reshma is also used in Hindu traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.
Common among Indian, Pakistani families, Reshma carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
Reshma's roots in Arabic & Islamic tradition
Reshma carries meaning rooted in Arabic and the wider Islamic tradition (Urdu) — “Silken, made of golden thread, the lustrous quality of fabric woven from the finest filaments — Reshma derives from 'resham,' the Urdu word for silk, and names a child for the most prized textile in the subcontinent's history”. Many Muslim families weigh a name's root meaning and the values it carries.
NameRoot shows you the depth. See Reshma's Arabic roots, the values it carries, and how it scores for your family.
See Reshma's full reading →What does Reshma's numerology say?
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 Reshma resonates in either tradition.
Reshma'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 Reshma's full reading →
Does Reshma go with your family's names?
Reshma breaks into 5 sounds: /R-EH-SH-M-AA/. 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 Reshma 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 Reshma beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Reshma — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Reshma
If Reshma resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Muslim girl names, common in Indian families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Muslim girl names from the Beauty cluster
Names that sound similar
Muslim girl names that open with the same syllables as Reshma
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Common questions about Reshma
What does the name Reshma mean?
Reshma means "Silken, made of golden thread, the lustrous quality of fabric woven from the finest filaments — Reshma derives from 'resham,' the Urdu word for silk, and names a child for the most prized textile in the subcontinent's history." It is a girl name of Urdu origin, traditionally used in Muslim families.
Is Reshma a boy or girl name?
Reshma is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Reshma?
Reshma is of Urdu origin, used in Muslim, Hindu traditions, commonly among Indian, Pakistani families.
Is Reshma a Muslim name?
Yes. Reshma is a girl name traditionally used in Muslim families, of Urdu origin. It also appears in Hindu tradition.
What does Reshma mean in Urdu?
Reshma originates from Urdu, where it means "Silken, made of golden thread, the lustrous quality of fabric woven from the finest filaments — Reshma derives from 'resham,' the Urdu word for silk, and names a child for the most prized textile in the subcontinent's history."
What are common nicknames for Reshma?
Common short forms of Reshma include Resi, Resh.
What is the numerology of Reshma?
Reshma has a Pythagorean destiny number of 1 — leadership and pioneering spirit.
Is Reshma an Islamic name?
Yes. Reshma is an Arabic girl name meaning "Silken, made of golden thread, the lustrous quality of fabric woven from the finest filaments — Reshma derives from 'resham,' the Urdu word for silk, and names a child for the most prized textile in the subcontinent's history", widely used in Muslim families, including Indian and Pakistani communities.
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