Aarnav
Sanskrit · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Aarnav
The name Aarnav means "ocean" or "wave" in Sanskrit, derived from the root *arṇa* (flowing water).
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Etymology
The name Aarnav means "ocean" or "wave" in Sanskrit, derived from the root *arṇa* (flowing water). It is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, with no notable historical figures or ancient texts specifically associated with the name.
Aarnav currently ranks #7,679 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2012.
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