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Aavash

♂ Boy

Pronounced AH-vahsh /ˈɑ.vɑʃ/Medium

Meaning: Variously from the Nepali/Sanskrit — 'a settlement/a dwelling place' (avas) and 'a sound/voice' (linked to abhaas, 'a glimpse/light'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A settlement; a sound/voice: Aavash is Nepali/Sanskrit. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'AH-vahsh'). Routes layered.
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Origin LowNepali, Sanskrit
MeaningVariously from the Nepali/Sanskrit — 'a settlement/a dwelling place' (avas) and 'a sound/voice' (linked to abhaas, 'a glimpse/light'); routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#9870 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 42

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201920152024

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

Aavash comes variously from the Nepali/Sanskrit — 'a settlement/a dwelling place' (avas) and 'a sound/voice' (linked to abhaas, 'a glimpse/light'; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'AH-vahsh').

In the U.S. it appears in Nepali and Indian families. Rare, a-settlement-and-a-voice at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Aavash is variously 'a settlement/dwelling place' and 'a sound/voice' in Nepali/Sanskrit — a crisp, classic name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'AH-vahsh').
Overall data confidence 28%
References — Aavash — Nepali/Sanskrit; routes layered

Variations

AabashAwashAavas

Nicknames

Aav

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aavash mean?

Aavash is variously Nepali/Sanskrit 'a settlement/dwelling place' and 'a sound/voice'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Aavash?

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

Is Aavash a boy or girl name?

Aavash is a boy's name.

How popular is Aavash?

Aavash is a very rare name in the U.S.

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