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Trishna

Girl name · Indian

Meaninglonging · Sanskrit

Trishna is an Indian girl name meaning “longing”, with Sanskrit roots. Sanskrit names are rich in meaning, often drawn from nature, virtues or Hindu tradition. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.

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  • Word funTrishna doesn't repeat a single letter: 7 letters, all different.
  • GenerationTrishna peaked in 2009, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Trishna you'd meet today is about 16 years old.
  • HistoryTrishna first shows up in US birth records in 1990, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 35 years since.
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hello, little Trishna

US births per million girls, 1990–2025

048199020002014

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Trishna

Trishna is a girl name of Indian origin meaning “longing”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Indian names

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Questions about the name Trishna

What does the name Trishna mean?

Trishna means “longing” and comes from Sanskrit. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Haneen (“longing, yearning”), Hanin (“longing, yearning”) and Akanksha (“wish, longing”).

What is the origin of the name Trishna?

Trishna is Indian in origin, and its meaning traces back to Sanskrit. Other Indian names to consider are Maya (“illusion”), Lyla (“night”), Arya (“noble”) and Kali (“black”).

Is Trishna a boy or girl name?

Trishna is a girl name.

How popular is the name Trishna?

Trishna is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2014. It peaked at #8,888 in 2009, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.

What names are similar to Trishna?

If you like Trishna, you might also like Haneen, Hanin and Akanksha.

What should I know before naming my baby Trishna?

Trishna is an Indian girl name meaning “longing”, with Sanskrit roots. Sanskrit names are rich in meaning, often drawn from nature, virtues or Hindu tradition. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.