Resha
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Resha is a girl’s name of Hindi origin, meaning “This name can have multiple origins. In Sanskrit, it means 'arrow.' In Arabic, it can be a short form of names like Reshma, meaning 'fragrant silk.'”, and peaked in popularity in 1979.
What Resha Means
“This name can have multiple origins. In Sanskrit, it means 'arrow.' In Arabic, it can be a short form of names like Reshma, meaning 'fragrant silk.'”
The Story of Resha
This name travels from ancient India carrying the swiftness of an arrow, to the fragrant whispers of silk.
Resha offers a dual heritage, a name with roots in Sanskrit meaning 'arrow' and also appearing in Arabic contexts. In Hindi, it can be a short form of names like Reshma, evoking the luxurious scent of silk.
You imagine a daughter who is both focused and graceful, like an arrow finding its mark or the gentle drape of fine silk. Resha is for your child who possesses a directness of purpose combined with a subtle, captivating charm.
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Personality Traits
Peak Year
#18 in 1979
Total Births
257
First Recorded
1966
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