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Jahnavi
Pronounced jah-NAH-vee /dʒɑˈnɑ.vi/Medium
Meaning: From Sanskrit, 'daughter of the sage Jahnu' — a name of the river-goddess Ganga (the Ganges); we note the goddessLow
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
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History & Origin
Jahnavi comes from Sanskrit, 'daughter of the sage Jahnu' — a name of the river-goddess Ganga (the Ganges), said to have flowed from the sage Jahnu's ear (we note the goddess). A lyrical, devout name (said 'jah-NAH-vee'; nickname Jahnu).
In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, the-river-Ganges at the root, and devout.
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What does the name Jahnavi mean?
Jahnavi is Sanskrit for 'daughter of the sage Jahnu' — a name of the river-goddess Ganga. We note the goddess.
How do you pronounce Jahnavi?
It's said jah-NAH-vee /dʒɑˈnɑ.vi/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Jahnavi a boy or girl name?
Jahnavi is a girl's name.
How popular is Jahnavi?
Jahnavi is a rare name in the U.S.