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Avighna

♂ Boy

Pronounced uh-VIG-nuh /əˈvɪɡ.nə/Medium

Meaning: Avighna is a Sanskrit name meaning 'without obstacles' or 'remover of obstacles', used as an epithet of the god Ganesha, who in Hindu tradition clears the way to new beginnings. We note the deity association respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: A blessing of a name: Avighna means 'remover of obstacles' in Sanskrit — an epithet of Ganesha (said 'uh-VIG-nuh').
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Origin MediumSanskrit, Indian
MeaningAvighna is a Sanskrit name meaning 'without obstacles' or 'remover of obstacles', used as an epithet of the god Ganesha, who in Hindu tradition clears the way to new beginnings. We note the deity association respectfully.
U.S. rank (2024)#12492 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)≈ 15

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420122024

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

Avighna is a Sanskrit name meaning 'remover of obstacles' or 'without obstacles', borne as an epithet of the god Ganesha, who is honored for clearing the path to fresh starts. We treat the sacred association respectfully. A meaningful, rooted pick (said 'uh-VIG-nuh').

As a given name it appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, heritage-rooted, and meaningful.

Did you know? Avighna is a Sanskrit name meaning 'without obstacles' — an epithet of Ganesha, the beloved remover of obstacles in Hindu tradition, invoked at new beginnings. We note the deity link respectfully (said 'uh-VIG-nuh').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Avighna — Sanskrit 'remover of obstacles'; epithet of Ganesha; respectful note

Variations

AvighnAvighnesh

Nicknames

AviVig

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Avighna mean?

Avighna is a Sanskrit name meaning 'without obstacles' or 'remover of obstacles', used as an epithet of the god Ganesha. We note the deity link respectfully.

How do you pronounce Avighna?

It's said uh-VIG-nuh /əˈvɪɡ.nə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Avighna a boy or girl name?

Avighna is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Avighna?

Avighna is a rare name for boys in the U.S.

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