What is the origin of the name Jahnavi?

Jahnavi is a name of Hindi origin.

How popular is the name Jahnavi?

Jahnavi is currently ranked #7355 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Jahnavi?

Jahnavi is pronounced JAH-na-vee.

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Jahnavi

JAH-na-vee

Popularity

#7355

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hindi

Total Births

477

Peak Year

#29 in 2009

First Recorded

1998

Style

Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Means 'river Ganga' in Hindi. A sacred name often associated with purity and spirituality.

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Jahna Vee

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Numerology

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Nicknames

Jahna Vee

Spelling Variations

Janhavi Jhanvi

Similar Names

Devi Priya Aanya Rhea

Personality Traits

SpiritualCalmWiseGentle

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