Jahnavi Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationJAH-nuh-vee / /ˈdʒɑː.nə.vi/Sanskrit; Hindi
Meaning
Ganga River; daughter of the river
Historical & Cultural Background
Jahnavi is derived from Sanskrit, where it refers to the Ganga River, considered sacred in Hinduism. The name is often associated with purity and life-giving properties of water. In Hindi, it retains the same meaning and cultural significance, reflecting the reverence for the Ganga in Indian culture. The river is personified as a goddess in Hindu mythology, further enhancing the name's spiritual connotations.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Jahnavi
- Janavi
- Jaanavi
International Variants
- Jana (Slavic)
- Yana (Russian)
Famous people named Jahnavi
Jahnavi Dasetty — Indian actress.
Jahnavi Sriperambuduru — Indian singer.
Fictional characters named Jahnavi
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jahnavi was first seen in the United States in 1998. Jahnavi has ranked as high as #1349 nationally, which occurred in 2009, and has been most popular in California, and New Jersey. In the past 5 years the name Jahnavi has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Jahnavi (2015)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1999 | 14 |
| 2000 | 11 |
| 2001 | 16 |
| 2002 | 22 |
| 2003 | 20 |
| 2004 | 17 |
| 2005 | 19 |
| 2006 | 20 |
| 2007 | 19 |
| 2008 | 24 |
| 2009 | 29 |
| 2010 | 28 |
| 2011 | 28 |
| 2012 | 24 |
| 2013 | 22 |
| 2014 | 13 |
| 2015 | 19 |
| 2016 | 12 |
| 2017 | 16 |
| 2018 | 14 |
| 2019 | 16 |
| 2020 | 17 |
| 2021 | 15 |
| 2022 | 12 |
| 2023 | 10 |
| 2024 | 15 |