How to pronounce Rookmin?

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Pronunciation of Rookmin in Georgetown, Guyana

Rook-min


Type of Name:

Rookmin

Language:

Sanskrit Origin

Alternate Spelling(s):

Rukmin

Meaning:

Adorned with gold, (and known to be Eternal consort of Krishna).

Additional Information:

Original name is Rukmini, translated from Sanskrit for phonetics. But the name has been anglicized in countries that were former British provinces. Such as Guyana, Trinidad typically Caribbean nations and by decedents of those areas.

In Hindi, and in areas where female children have given Hindu/Religious reflected names, the name is most always written Rukmini. This name and other Ethnic names became popularly anglicized to ease pronunciation.

Rookmin is most often mis-pronounced by native english speakers are "Romkin"


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