Malleswari
goddess adorned with jasmine
GenderGirlOriginTelugu/SanskritSay itmal-LESH-wah-reePopularityTraditional, regionally beloved
Pronounced mal-LESH-wah-ree
About the name Malleswari
Malleswari references jasmine flowers offered to the goddess, blending nature and devotion. It has a fragrant, floral charm.
Fragrant, resilient, and quietly strong.
Fun fact
Karnam Malleswari was the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal, in weightlifting at Sydney 2000.
Nicknames for Malleswari
MalliMallu
Variations
MalleshwariMallika
Famous people named Malleswari
- Karnam Malleswari (Indian Olympic weightlifter)