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Agni
♂ Boy
Pronounced UG-nee /ˈʌɡ.ni/Medium
Meaning: From the Sanskrit Agni, 'fire'; the Hindu god of fire, the sacred flame and messenger who carries offerings to the gods; we note the godLow
In 30 seconds: Fire: Agni is the Hindu god of fire. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'UG-nee'). We note the god.
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MeaningFrom the Sanskrit Agni, 'fire'; the Hindu god of fire, the sacred flame and messenger who carries offerings to the gods; we note the god
U.S. rank (2020)#12072
2020 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 5
History & Origin
Agni comes from the Sanskrit Agni, 'fire'; the Hindu god of fire and the sacred flame (we note the god). A crisp, classic name (said 'UG-nee').
In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name. Rare, fire at the root, and crisp.
Did you know? Agni is 'fire' in Sanskrit — the Hindu god of fire, the sacred flame and messenger who carries offerings to the gods (a cognate of Latin 'ignis') — a crisp, storied name (we note the god; said 'UG-nee').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Agni — Hindu mythology; god
Variations
Agnee
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Agni mean?
Agni is Sanskrit for 'fire'; the Hindu god of fire and the sacred flame. We note the god.
How do you pronounce Agni?
It's said UG-nee /ˈʌɡ.ni/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Agni a boy or girl name?
Agni is a boy's name.
How popular is Agni?
Agni is a very rare name in the U.S.