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Ravi

Boy · Indian · Short name

Meaning
The sun
Pronunciation
RAH-vee
Origin
Indian

From Sanskrit 'ravi' meaning the sun.

Popularity
Rare in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: Sanskrit, Hindi

Commonly used in: United States, South Asia, India

Also recorded as Gender-neutral.

Alternate spellings

  • RaviSanskrit / Hindi

    Same spelling; no common variant.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Sanskrit Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-20.

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