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Avanti

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Pronounced uh-VAHN-tee /əˈvɑːn.ti/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit: Avanti was one of the great mahajanapadas, an ancient kingdom of central India with Ujjain at its heart; the name also belongs to a raga in Indian classical music. Used as a girl's name in India; it also happens to be Italian for 'forward'.Low

In 30 seconds: Kingdom and raga: Avanti was an ancient Indian realm and is a classical raga (said 'uh-VAHN-tee').
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Origin MediumSanskrit
MeaningFrom Sanskrit: Avanti was one of the great mahajanapadas, an ancient kingdom of central India with Ujjain at its heart; the name also belongs to a raga in Indian classical music. Used as a girl's name in India; it also happens to be Italian for 'forward'.
U.S. rank (2024)#13641 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1986
Total births (all-time)≈ 347

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198619802024

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

Avanti names an ancient Indian kingdom, one of the sixteen mahajanapadas, centred on Ujjain and rich in Sanskrit literature; it is also a raga in the classical tradition. As a girl's name it carries that cultural weight. (In Italian, quite separately, avanti means 'forward'.) Said 'uh-VAHN-tee'.

It appears only rarely in U.S. records, though it is known in India. Rare here, resonant, and heritage-rich.

Did you know? Avanti was one of the sixteen great kingdoms of ancient India, ruled from Ujjain — and it is also the name of a raga in Indian classical music. We note that heritage respectfully (said 'uh-VAHN-tee').
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References — Avanti — Sanskrit; ancient kingdom (mahajanapada); raga name

Variations

AwantiAvantikaAvanthi

Nicknames

AviAntiVanti

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Avanti mean?

Avanti was an ancient kingdom of central India and is also the name of a raga in Indian classical music.

How do you pronounce Avanti?

It's said uh-VAHN-tee — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Avanti a boy or girl name?

Avanti is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Avanti?

Avanti is very rare in the U.S., though it is known in India.

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