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Abhinav

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How to Pronounce Abhinav

Pronounced uh-bee-NAHV /ˌʌ.biˈnɑv/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit abhinava, 'new, fresh, novel; young, recent'Medium

In 30 seconds: New and fresh: Abhinav is Sanskrit for 'new, fresh, novel'. Crisp, bright, and warm.
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Origin MediumSanskrit
MeaningFrom Sanskrit abhinava, 'new, fresh, novel; young, recent'
U.S. rank (2025)#7200 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,955
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200819902025

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

Abhinav comes from Sanskrit abhinava, 'new, fresh, novel; young, recent, original'. Borne by the brilliant medieval philosopher and aesthetician Abhinavagupta. A crisp, bright, popular modern name across India (Olympic shooter Abhinav Bindra; said 'uh-bee-NAHV').

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, new-and-fresh at the root, and bright.

Did you know? Abhinav means 'new, fresh, novel; young, recent' in Sanskrit (the great philosopher Abhinavagupta) — a crisp, bright modern name evoking newness and originality (said 'uh-bee-NAHV').
Overall data confidence 78%
Sanskrit references — abhinava — etymology

Variations

AbhinavaAbhinaav

Nicknames

Abhi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Abhinav mean?

Abhinav is Sanskrit for 'new, fresh, novel; young'.

How do you pronounce Abhinav?

It's said uh-bee-NAHV /ˌʌ.biˈnɑv/ — three syllables, stress on the last.

Is Abhinav a boy or girl name?

Abhinav is a boy's name.

How popular is Abhinav?

Abhinav is a rare name in the U.S.

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