Janvi

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Pronounced JAHN-vee /ˈdʒɑn.vi/Medium

Meaning: A form of Jahnavi — from Sanskrit, 'daughter of the sage Jahnu'; a name of the river-goddess Ganga (the Ganges); we note the goddessLow

In 30 seconds: The river Ganges: Janvi is a form of Jahnavi. Lyrical, devout, and warm (said 'JAHN-vee').

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Origin LowSanskrit

MeaningA form of Jahnavi — from Sanskrit, 'daughter of the sage Jahnu'; a name of the river-goddess Ganga (the Ganges); we note the goddess

U.S. rank (2025)#7279 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births15 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2011

Total births (all-time)≈ 473

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Janvi is a form of Jahnavi — from Sanskrit, 'daughter of the sage Jahnu' — a name of the river-goddess Ganga (the Ganges; we note the goddess). A lyrical, devout name (said 'JAHN-vee').

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, the-river-Ganges at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Janvi is a short form of Jahnavi — 'daughter of the sage Jahnu', a name of the river-goddess Ganga (the Ganges) — a lyrical, devout name (we note the goddess; said 'JAHN-vee').

Overall data confidence 44%

References — Janvi — goddess noted

Variations

JahnaviJanhviJaanvi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Janvi mean?

Janvi is a form of Jahnavi — Sanskrit 'daughter of the sage Jahnu', a name of the goddess Ganga. We note the goddess.

How do you pronounce Janvi?

It's said JAHN-vee /ˈdʒɑn.vi/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Janvi a boy or girl name?

Janvi is a girl's name.

How popular is Janvi?

Janvi is a rare name in the U.S.