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Atharv

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Pronounced uh-THARV /əˈθɑːrv/High

Meaning: Knower of the Atharva Veda; from Sanskrit Atharvan (fire priest, one who knows the Atharva Veda), from Atharvana (fire deity)High

In 30 seconds: A Sanskrit name meaning 'knower of the Atharva Veda' or 'fire priest,' from the ancient priestly tradition of Vedic ritual. The Atharva Veda is one of the four foundational texts of Hinduism.
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Origin HighSanskrit
MeaningKnower of the Atharva Veda; from Sanskrit Atharvan (fire priest, one who knows the Atharva Veda), from Atharvana (fire deity)
U.S. rank (2024)#1004 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births223 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,197

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420002024

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

History & Origin

Atharv derives from Sanskrit Atharvan, the legendary Vedic sage said to have first received the knowledge of fire sacrifice and the sacred texts. The Atharva Veda is the fourth of the four foundational Hindu scriptures. As a given name it honors this ancient priestly knowledge tradition.

Atharv is used in South Asian communities and ranked #1004 for boys in 2024.

Did you know? The Atharva Veda — one of the four Vedas of Hinduism — is unique among the Vedic texts for its focus on everyday life, medicine, magic, and spells rather than purely on sacrificial rituals. It is named for the legendary sage Atharvan, from whose name the name Atharv derives.
Overall data confidence 89%
Behind the Name — Atharv — Sanskrit etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

AtharvaAtharvan

Nicknames

Ath

Famous Bearers

  • ★Sage Atharvan (mythological)
    The legendary Vedic sage credited with first instituting the fire sacrifice and associated with the Atharva Veda, one of Hinduism's four foundational scriptures.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Atharv mean?

Atharv means 'knower of the Atharva Veda' or 'fire priest,' from Sanskrit Atharvan — the legendary sage of the fourth Veda.

How do you pronounce Atharv?

It's said uh-THARV — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Atharv a boy or girl name?

Atharv is used as a boys' name.

How popular is Atharv?

Atharv ranked #1004 for U.S. boys in 2024.