Mohini
/M-OW-HH-IH-N-IY/
The enchantress, Vishnu's only female avatar who bewitched demons and gods alike — Mohini is the form Vishnu assumed to distract the asuras during the distribution of amrita, so beautiful that even Shiva was captivated. In Kerala's Mohiniyattam dance, this avatar becomes the namesake of an entire classical dance form
See Mohini scored for your familyQuick — what every parent wants to know about Mohini:
Yes — Mohini is a Hindu girl name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “The enchantress, Vishnu's only female avatar who bewitched demons and gods alike — Mohini is the form Vishnu assumed to distract the asuras during the distribution of amrita, so beautiful that even Shiva was captivated. In Kerala's Mohiniyattam dance, this avatar becomes the namesake of an entire classical dance form”.
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This page tells you what Mohini means. The app tells you whether it's right for your baby — scored against the names already in your family, your heritage, and your baby's exact birth star.
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Meaning & origin
Mohini is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin, traditionally used in Hindu families. The name means "The enchantress, Vishnu's only female avatar who bewitched demons and gods alike — Mohini is the form Vishnu assumed to distract the asuras during the distribution of amrita, so beautiful that even Shiva was captivated. In Kerala's Mohiniyattam dance, this avatar becomes the namesake of an entire classical dance form" and belongs to the Beauty cluster — names that carry grace, elegance, and aesthetic wonder.
Common among Indian, Marathi, Bengali, Gujarati, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayali families, Mohini carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
What's Mohini's birth star?
In Vedic tradition, a baby's name is matched to their nakshatra (birth star) and rashi (moon sign) — usually through its first syllable. Mohini opens with “Mo.” But whether that's auspicious depends on your baby's exact date, time, and place of birth.
NameRoot works it out for you. Enter your baby's birth details and see exactly which nakshatra and rashi Mohini aligns with — and how strongly it scores.
See Mohini's birth-star reading →What does Mohini'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 Mohini resonates in either tradition.
Mohini's destiny number is 5 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Mohini's full reading →
Does Mohini go with your family's names?
Mohini breaks into 6 sounds: /M-OW-HH-IH-N-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 Mohini 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 Mohini beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Mohini — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Mohini
If Mohini 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 Hindu girl names, common in Indian families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Hindu girl names from the Beauty cluster
Names that sound similar
Hindu girl names that open with the same syllables as Mohini
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Common questions about Mohini
What does the name Mohini mean?
Mohini means "The enchantress, Vishnu's only female avatar who bewitched demons and gods alike — Mohini is the form Vishnu assumed to distract the asuras during the distribution of amrita, so beautiful that even Shiva was captivated. In Kerala's Mohiniyattam dance, this avatar becomes the namesake of an entire classical dance form." It is a girl name of Sanskrit origin, traditionally used in Hindu families.
Is Mohini a boy or girl name?
Mohini is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Mohini?
Mohini is of Sanskrit origin, used in Hindu tradition, commonly among Indian, Marathi, Bengali families.
Is Mohini a Hindu name?
Yes. Mohini is a girl name traditionally used in Hindu families, of Sanskrit origin.
What does Mohini mean in Sanskrit?
Mohini originates from Sanskrit, where it means "The enchantress, Vishnu's only female avatar who bewitched demons and gods alike — Mohini is the form Vishnu assumed to distract the asuras during the distribution of amrita, so beautiful that even Shiva was captivated. In Kerala's Mohiniyattam dance, this avatar becomes the namesake of an entire classical dance form."
What are common nicknames for Mohini?
Common short forms of Mohini include Mohi, Mohinu.
What is the numerology of Mohini?
Mohini has a Pythagorean destiny number of 5 — freedom and adventurous change.
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