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Dakini – name meaning & origin

Dakini is a girl name of Sanskrit origin meaning “Walking in the sky”.

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What does Dakini mean?

Dakini means “Walking in the sky”. It is a girl name of Sanskrit origin.

Origin, gender and faith

  • Origin: Sanskrit – see more Sanskrit names.
  • Gender: Girl – browse girl names.
  • Popularity: ranked #5911 in BabyNameMeaningz data.

Sound, spelling and pronunciation

Dakini has 6 letters and 3 syllables, made of 3 vowels and 3 consonants (5 different letters). Its sound is best described as: open, flowing ending.

Press Listen at the top of the page to hear the name spoken aloud, which helps when you are comparing how a name sounds next to a surname or a sibling’s name.

How the lucky number, colour and star sign are worked out

These three facts are calculated from the spelling of Dakini with simple, fixed rules. They are for fun and are not a prediction or a real horoscope.

1

Lucky number

3

Each letter gets its place in the alphabet (A=1 … Z=26): D=4 + A=1 + K=11 + I=9 + N=14 + I=9 = 48. Then the digits are added until one digit is left: 4 + 8 = 12. Then the digits are added until one digit is left: 1 + 2 = 3. Result: 3.

2

Favorite colour

Yellow

The lucky number picks the colour from a fixed table. Dakini has lucky number 3, so the colour is Yellow.

3

Star sign

Cancer

Only the first letter counts (D). The twelve signs repeat along the alphabet: A = Aries, B = Taurus … L = Pisces, then M = Aries again. It is not based on a birth date.

Nickname ideas for Dakini

Short and affectionate forms built from the spelling of Dakini. They are ideas, not traditional or cultural nicknames, so pick the ones that feel natural to say.

DaShort formDakShort formDakiShort formDakinShort formIniEnding formDakyAffectionateDakieAffectionateDaoPlayful

Couple names that go with Dakini

Partner names that match Dakini by origin, faith, length and sound (Boy names). The percentage is a style match, and the blend is a fun combined name.

How is the match % worked out?

Start at 60. Same origin +9, same faith +6, similar length up to +8, different first letter +5, same last two letters +3 (maximum 99). Blend = first half of one name + second half of the other.

Blend ideas: Dakini + Trinay = Daknay · Dakini + Arghya = Dakhya · Dakini + Agnija = Dakija · Dakini + Nivaan = Dakaan

Sibling names for Dakini

Names that sit well next to Dakini: similar origin and style, with a close length, sound or ending.

How are siblings chosen?

Start at 45. Same origin +10, same faith +8, same first letter +8, same last two letters +8, close length up to +10, close syllables up to +8, very similar spelling +6. Brothers and sisters are ranked separately.

Brother names

Sister names

Twin name ideas for Dakini

If Dakini is one twin’s name, these pair with it in different ways. Each percentage shows how well the pair fits that style.

How are twin names scored?

Same scoring as couples, plus a style bonus: Same first letter +18 (else −8), Same ending +18 (else −6), Balanced +5 for a different first letter and +3 for the same ending.

Same first letter

Same ending

Balanced match

Names with a similar meaning

Names whose meaning shares a key idea with Dakini (walking).

How are similar meanings found?

We take the first two meaningful words of the meaning (4+ letters, common words removed) and list names whose meaning contains the same word.

Frequently asked questions

What does Dakini mean?

Dakini means “Walking in the sky” and is of Sanskrit origin.

What is the origin of Dakini?

In our collection Dakini is listed as a name of Sanskrit origin.

Is Dakini a boy or a girl name?

Dakini is listed as a girl name.

What is the lucky number for Dakini?

By name numerology (A=1 … Z=26) the lucky number for Dakini is 3, with the star sign Cancer. This is for entertainment only.

How do you pronounce Dakini?

Dakini has 3 syllables. Use the listen button on this page to hear it spoken aloud.

What are some nicknames for Dakini?

Spelling-based nickname ideas for Dakini include Da, Dak, Daki, Dakin, Ini, Daky.

Which names have a similar meaning to Dakini?

Names with a related meaning include Sufiyan, Kolte, Enderlin, Sufiyana, Nepa, Ruwaidah.

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