What is the origin of the name Arnav?

Arnav is a name of Hindi origin.

How popular is the name Arnav?

Arnav is currently ranked #3784 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

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Arnav

AR-nav

Popularity

#3784

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hindi

Total Births

3,542

Peak Year

#249 in 2011

First Recorded

1991

Style

Nature-Inspired

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

A Hindi name meaning 'ocean' or 'sea'. It symbolizes vastness, depth, and mystery.

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Arn Nav

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Numerology

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Nicknames

Arn Nav

Similar Names

Rohan Aryan Aarav Varun

Personality Traits

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