Valli
Sanskrit · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Valli
Valli means "creeping plant" or "climbing vine" and derives from Sanskrit, the ancient language of India.
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Etymology
Valli means "creeping plant" or "climbing vine" and derives from Sanskrit, the ancient language of India. The name is primarily used in Hindu and Tamil cultures, with historical significance as the name of a goddess in South Indian mythology, particularly venerated in Tamil Nadu as the consort of the deity Murugan.
Valli currently ranks #6,811 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1952.
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