Vaibhavi

Vaibhavi is a female given name of Indian origin. It derives from the Sanskrit word Vaibhav, meaning wealth, splendor, or grandeur, with a feminine suffix that yields meanings such as “one who possesses splendor” or “prosperous.” The name carries auspicious connotations and is commonly chosen to reflect hopes for success, beauty, and abundance.

The name is used across several Indian languages, including Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, and Kannada, and it is prevalent in Hindu communities as well as among Indian families in the diaspora. Its popularity has grown in modern India and abroad, where Sanskrit-derived names remain a common choice for girls.

Variations and related forms are primarily stylistic spellings of the same root, with Vaibhavi being the most common contemporary spelling. The masculine form Vaibhav exists as well, and some families use related feminine forms in line with regional naming practices.

In cultural contexts, Vaibhavi is associated with prosperity and grace, and it appears in contemporary Indian literature and film as part of Sanskrit-based naming traditions. Notable bearers include Vaibhavi Merchant, an Indian choreographer and dancer known for her work in Bollywood, which has helped bring wider attention to names of this heritage.

See also: Vaibhav (the masculine form of the root name).