Abhinav
Hindi · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Abhinav
The name 'Abhinav' means "new," "young," or "modern" in Sanskrit, derived from the prefix *abhi-* (toward) and *nava* (new).
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Etymology
The name 'Abhinav' means "new," "young," or "modern" in Sanskrit, derived from the prefix *abhi-* (toward) and *nava* (new). It is primarily used in Hindu and Jain cultures across India, with notable historical context including the 10th-century Kashmiri philosopher and aesthetician Abhinavagupta.
Abhinav currently ranks #7,200 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2008.
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