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Aruvi

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Pronounced ah-ROO-vee /ɑːˈruː.vi/Medium

Meaning: From the Tamil word aruvi, 'waterfall; a stream falling from the hills.' A clear nature name in Tamil, used for girls in South India and the diaspora.Medium

In 30 seconds: A Tamil nature name: Aruvi means 'waterfall' (said 'ah-ROO-vee'). Cool, clear, and lyrical.
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Origin MediumTamil, Indian
MeaningFrom the Tamil word aruvi, 'waterfall; a stream falling from the hills.' A clear nature name in Tamil, used for girls in South India and the diaspora.
U.S. rank (2024)#15503 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 26

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201920192024

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

Aruvi comes directly from Tamil aruvi, 'waterfall; hill stream.' It belongs to the South Indian habit of naming children for the natural world, and reads fresh and cool. Very rare in the U.S., mostly in Tamil families (said 'ah-ROO-vee').

It appears very rarely in U.S. data. Rare, watery, and clear.

Did you know? Aruvi is the Tamil word for a waterfall — the stream that tumbles down a hillside — making it a vivid nature name straight from the language, no invention required (said 'ah-ROO-vee').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Aruvi — Tamil 'waterfall'

Variations

AruvieAruviiAruvy

Nicknames

AruRuvi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aruvi mean?

Aruvi is the Tamil word for a waterfall or hill stream.

How do you pronounce Aruvi?

It's said ah-ROO-vee /ɑːˈruː.vi/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Aruvi a boy or girl name?

Aruvi is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Aruvi?

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

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