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Maanvi

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Pronounced MAAN-vee /ˈmɑn.vi/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit manavi, 'humane, kind-hearted; of humankind' (linked to manava, 'a human being')Medium

In 30 seconds: Kind-hearted; humane: Maanvi is Sanskrit for 'humane, kind-hearted'. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'MAAN-vee').
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Origin MediumSanskrit
MeaningFrom Sanskrit manavi, 'humane, kind-hearted; of humankind' (linked to manava, 'a human being')
U.S. rank (2025)#7726 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 256

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201620082025

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

Maanvi comes from Sanskrit manavi, 'humane, kind-hearted; of humankind' (linked to manava, 'a human being', and Manu, the first man in Hindu tradition). A lyrical, modern Indian girls' name (said 'MAAN-vee'; nickname Maanu).

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, kind-hearted-and-humane at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Maanvi means 'humane, kind-hearted; of humankind' in Sanskrit (linked to manava, 'a human being') — a lyrical, modern Indian name (said 'MAAN-vee').
Overall data confidence 60%
Sanskrit references — manavi — etymology

Variations

ManviMaanaviManavi

Nicknames

Maanu

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Maanvi mean?

Maanvi is Sanskrit for 'humane, kind-hearted; of humankind'.

How do you pronounce Maanvi?

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

Is Maanvi a boy or girl name?

Maanvi is a girl's name.

How popular is Maanvi?

Maanvi is a rare name in the U.S.

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