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Aadhav

♂ Boy

Pronounced AH-dhav /ˈɑ.ðəv/Medium

Meaning: From Tamil Aadhavan, 'the sun', also taken as 'a ruler; a leader; the beginning'Low

In 30 seconds: The sun; a ruler; a leader: Aadhav is Tamil 'the sun'. Crisp, bright, and warm (said 'AH-dhav').
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Origin LowTamil
MeaningFrom Tamil Aadhavan, 'the sun', also taken as 'a ruler; a leader; the beginning'
U.S. rank (2025)#8244 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 320

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201720052025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Aadhav comes from Tamil Aadhavan, 'the sun', also taken as 'a ruler; a leader; the beginning'. A crisp, bright South Indian name (said 'AH-dhav'; nickname Aadhi).

In the U.S. it appears in Tamil families. Rare, the-sun-and-a-leader at the root, and bright.

Did you know? Aadhav comes from the Tamil Aadhavan, 'the sun' — also taken as 'a ruler; a leader; the beginning' — a crisp, bright name (said 'AH-dhav').
Overall data confidence 48%
Tamil references — Aadhav — Tamil etymology

Variations

AadhavanAdhav

Nicknames

Aadhi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aadhav mean?

Aadhav is Tamil for 'the sun', also taken as 'a ruler; a leader; the beginning'.

How do you pronounce Aadhav?

It's said AH-dhav /ˈɑ.ðəv/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Aadhav a boy or girl name?

Aadhav is a boy's name.

How popular is Aadhav?

Aadhav is a rare name in the U.S.

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