Raavi
Indian subcontinent · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Raavi
The name 'Raavi' means "sun" or "radiant" in Sanskrit, derived from the root *ravi* (रवि), which directly translates to "sun" in Hindi and other Indo-Aryan languages.
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Etymology
The name 'Raavi' means "sun" or "radiant" in Sanskrit, derived from the root *ravi* (रवि), which directly translates to "sun" in Hindi and other Indo-Aryan languages. It is primarily used in Hindu and Sikh cultures, notably as the name of the Raavi River in Punjab, which holds historical significance in the Indus Valley civilization and Sikh scripture.
Raavi currently ranks #10,722 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.
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