Goddess Lakshmi; wave; ocean
In Sanskrit, Aarna is an epithet of the Hindu goddess Lakshmi, representing wealth and prosperity. It is also associated with the concept of a wave or the ocean, symbolizing vastness and flow. The name has gained popularity in India and among the diaspora as a modern, short, and auspicious choice.
About 137 girls were named Aarna in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The same feel as Aarna — far less common.
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