Find out how popular the first name Sunidhi has been for the last 3 years (from 2005 to 2007) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Sunidhi by gender

Based on the last 3 years of data, Sunidhi is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2007, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Sunidhi.

The history of the first name Sunidhi

The name Sunidhi originates from Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that dates back to the 2nd millennium BCE. It is a combination of two words: "Suni" meaning "good" or "virtuous" and "dhi" meaning "intellect" or "wisdom." The name Sunidhi can be interpreted as "one with a good intellect" or "one with virtuous wisdom."

In Hindu mythology, Sunidhi is mentioned as the name of a celestial nymph or Apsara, known for her beauty and grace. The Apsaras are described in several ancient texts, including the Mahabharata and the Puranas, which date back to the 3rd century BCE to the 4th century CE.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Sunidhi was a renowned Sanskrit scholar and grammarian who lived in the 5th century CE. Her work, titled "Sunidhi-Vyakarana," was a comprehensive treatise on Sanskrit grammar and language.

In the 7th century CE, Sunidhi was the name of a celebrated poet and playwright from the Pallava dynasty in South India. Her literary works, although now lost, were highly acclaimed during her time.

During the medieval period, Sunidhi was a relatively common name among women in certain regions of India. One notable figure was Sunidhi Devi, a 13th-century queen of the Chahamana dynasty in Rajasthan. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her support of Hindu temples and institutions.

In the realm of classical Indian music, Sunidhi Nayak, a 16th-century vocalist and composer from the Gwalior Gharana, was a prominent figure. Her contributions to the development of Hindustani classical music are still celebrated today.

Another historical figure with the name Sunidhi was Sunidhi Chauhan, a 17th-century poet and mystic from the Braj region of northern India. Her devotional verses, known as bhajans, were widely popular and continue to be sung in Hindu households and temples.

While the name Sunidhi has its roots in ancient Sanskrit and Hindu mythology, it has transcended religious and cultural boundaries and has been adopted by various communities across India and beyond.

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