Find out how popular the first name Sundari has been for the last 14 years (from 2003 to 2016) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Sundari by gender

Based on the last 14 years of data, Sundari is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2016, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Sundari.

The history of the first name Sundari

The name Sundari is of Sanskrit origin, rooted in the ancient Hindu culture of the Indian subcontinent. It can be traced back to as early as the 5th century BCE. The word "Sundari" is derived from the Sanskrit word "Sundara," meaning beautiful or lovely. This name is commonly found in Hindu scriptures and texts, often used to describe the beauty of goddesses or divine feminine energy.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sundari can be found in the Hindu epic, the Mahabharata, which was composed between the 8th and 9th centuries BCE. In this epic, Sundari is mentioned as one of the wives of the Pandava prince, Arjuna. Another notable historical reference is in the 7th-century Sanskrit play, Ratnavali, where the character Sundari is portrayed as a beautiful and virtuous woman.

Throughout history, there have been several notable figures who bore the name Sundari. One of the earliest recorded individuals was Sundari Devi, a 10th-century Hindu saint and poet from the kingdom of Kashmir. She is renowned for her devotional poetry and spiritual writings. Another significant figure was Sundari Bai, a 17th-century courtesan and poet from the Mughal era, known for her contributions to the Braj Bhasha literary tradition.

In the 19th century, Sundari Devi Khatri was a prominent social reformer and educator from Nepal, who played a pivotal role in promoting education for women. Her efforts led to the establishment of one of the first schools for girls in the country. Sundari Bai Tamboli was a 19th-century Indian classical vocalist and courtesan, renowned for her mastery of the Jaipur Gharana style of Hindustani classical music.

More recently, Sundari Bai Thakur (1901-1995) was an Indian folk singer from Madhya Pradesh, who was awarded the Padma Shri, one of India's highest civilian honors, for her contributions to the preservation of traditional folk music.

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