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Manvi

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Pronounced MAHN-vee /ˈmɑn.vi/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit, variously 'of humankind; a daughter of Manu (the first man)' and 'a wish; desire'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Of humankind; a daughter of Manu: Manvi is Sanskrit. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'MAHN-vee').
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Origin LowSanskrit
MeaningFrom Sanskrit, variously 'of humankind; a daughter of Manu (the first man)' and 'a wish; desire'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#16400 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)≈ 183

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201220012025

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

Manvi comes from Sanskrit, variously 'of humankind; a daughter of Manu (the first man)' and 'a wish; desire' (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, modern Indian name (said 'MAHN-vee'; nickname Manu).

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, of-humankind at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Manvi is variously 'of humankind; a daughter of Manu (the first man)' and 'a wish; desire' in Sanskrit — a lyrical, modern name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'MAHN-vee').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Manvi — Sanskrit; routes layered

Variations

MaanviManavi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Manvi mean?

Manvi is Sanskrit — variously 'of humankind; a daughter of Manu' and 'a wish'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Manvi?

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

Is Manvi a boy or girl name?

Manvi is a girl's name.

How popular is Manvi?

Manvi is a rare name in the U.S.

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