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Sourav

Quick answerSourav is a Sanskrit-derived name meaning "easy to hear" or "melodious," composed of the roots "su" (good/easy) and "rav" (sound/voice).

Sanskrit · Boy · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#205
Trend
Peak year2020
Syllables2
OriginSanskrit
LanguageSanskrit
CultureBengali/Indian
ReligionHindu
Letters6
Numerology6 Chaldean 7
Global rank#205

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

About the name Sourav

Sourav is a Sanskrit-derived name meaning "easy to hear" or "melodious," composed of the roots "su" (good/easy) and "rav" (sound/voice).

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Etymology

Sourav is a Sanskrit-derived name meaning "easy to hear" or "melodious," composed of the roots "su" (good/easy) and "rav" (sound/voice). The name is predominantly used in Bengali and broader Indian cultures, particularly among Hindu communities, and gained international recognition through Indian cricketer Sourav Ganguly.

Sourav currently ranks #205 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.

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