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Sadhvi

Quick answerSadhvi derives from Sanskrit "sadhvi," the feminine form of "sadhu," meaning a female religious renunciate, ascetic, or virtuous woman devoted to spiritual practice.

Sanskrit · Girl · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#19,307
TrendVintage
Peak year2010
Syllables2
OriginSanskrit
LanguageSanskrit
CultureIndian
ReligionHinduism, Jainism
Letters6
Numerology9 Chaldean 2
Global rank#19,307

Popularity over time

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Sadhvi

Sadhvi derives from Sanskrit "sadhvi," the feminine form of "sadhu," meaning a female religious renunciate, ascetic, or virtuous woman devoted to spiritual practice.

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Etymology

Sadhvi derives from Sanskrit "sadhvi," the feminine form of "sadhu," meaning a female religious renunciate, ascetic, or virtuous woman devoted to spiritual practice. The name is primarily used in Hindu and Jain cultures, particularly in India, where it historically denotes women who have renounced worldly life to pursue spiritual disciplines.

Sadhvi currently ranks #19,307 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2010.

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