Purvi Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationPOOR-vee / ˈpʊr.viSanskrit
Meaning
the one who is pure
Historical & Cultural Background
Purvi is a name of Sanskrit origin, commonly used in India. It is derived from the word 'Purva', which means 'east' or 'the direction of the rising sun'. The name is often associated with purity and virtue in various cultural contexts. In Indian classical music, 'Purvi' is also the name of a raga, which adds to its cultural significance.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Purvi was first seen in the United States in 1973. Purvi has ranked as high as #1103 nationally, which occurred in 1981, and has been most popular in New Jersey. In the past 5 years the name Purvi has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Purvi (1984)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NJ | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1973 | 8 |
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1975 | 9 |
| 1976 | 10 |
| 1977 | 14 |
| 1978 | 12 |
| 1979 | 9 |
| 1980 | 13 |
| 1981 | 16 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1984 | 14 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1987 | 7 |
| 1988 | 8 |
| 1989 | 7 |
| 1990 | 9 |
| 1991 | 8 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2009 | 9 |
| 2010 | 15 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2012 | 12 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2022 | 5 |