Editing Rukmini (section)

==Etymology and epithets==
The name ''Rukmini'' is derived from the [[Sanskrit]] word ''Rukma'' which means 'Radiant', 'Clear' or 'Bright'.<ref name = "Monier" >{{Cite book|last=Monier-Williams|first=Monier|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=_3NWAAAAcAAJ&q=Rukma|title=A Sanskrit-English Dictionary|date=1872|publisher=Clarendon|language=en|page=847}}</ref> The name can also mean 'decorated with gold ornaments'.<ref name="Chandra">{{Cite book|last=Chandra|first=Suresh|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=mfTE6kpz6XEC&q=Rukmini&pg=PA154|title=Encyclopaedia of Hindu Gods and Goddesses|date=1998|publisher=Sarup & Sons|isbn=978-81-7625-039-9|language=en}}</ref><ref name = "Monier" /> Other names and epithets include:
*''Shree'' – [[Lakshmi]], Mother Goddess of the universe
*''Ruciranana'' – One Who Has A Beautiful Face, Expanding Like A Lotus Flower<ref>{{Cite web |title=Rukmini, the only daughter of King Bhismaka, was exquisitely beautiful. She was known as Ruciranana, which means "one who has a beautiful face expanded like a lotus flower" - Vaniquotes |url=https://vaniquotes.org/wiki/Rukmini,_the_only_daughter_of_King_Bhismaka,_was_exquisitely_beautiful._She_was_known_as_Ruciranana,_which_means_%22one_who_has_a_beautiful_face_expanded_like_a_lotus_flower%22 |access-date=2024-10-29 |website=vaniquotes.org}}</ref>
*''Vaidarbhi'' – She Who Is From The Kingdom Of [[Vidarbha]]<ref name="JA">{{Cite book|last=Louis-Frédéric|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=B04OAQAAMAAJ&q=Rukmini|title=Encyclopaedia of Asian Civilizations: N-R|date=1977|publisher=L. Frédéric|isbn=978-2-85893-050-0|language=en|page=492}}</ref>
*''Bhaishmi'' – Daughter of Bhishmaka<ref name = "JA" />
*''Rakhumai'' – Mother Rukmini<ref name = "JA" />
*''Chiryauvana'' – One Who Is Forever Young<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-11-22 |title=Rukmini: The First Ashtabharya Of Krishna And Her Journey From A Princess To A Passionate Lover - Vedic Story |url=https://www.vedicstory.com/puranas/rukmini-the-first-ashtabharya-of-krishna-and-her-journey-from-a-princess-to-a-passionate-lover/ |access-date=2024-10-29 |website=www.vedicstory.com |language=en-US}}</ref>
*''Pradyumna Janani'' – Mother of [[Pradyumna]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-11-22 |title=Rukmini: The First Ashtabharya Of Krishna And Her Journey From A Princess To A Passionate Lover - Vedic Story |url=https://www.vedicstory.com/puranas/rukmini-the-first-ashtabharya-of-krishna-and-her-journey-from-a-princess-to-a-passionate-lover/ |access-date=2024-11-30 |website=www.vedicstory.com |language=en-US}}</ref>