Arnav
Sanskrit · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Arnav
The name Arnav means "ocean" or "sea" in Sanskrit, derived from the root *arṇa* (wave or flood).
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Etymology
The name Arnav means "ocean" or "sea" in Sanskrit, derived from the root *arṇa* (wave or flood). It is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, with no notable historical figures bearing the name in ancient texts, though it has gained modern popularity in India.
Arnav currently ranks #2,887 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2011.
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