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Navi

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Pronounced NAH-vee /ˈnɑ.vi/Medium

Meaning: From Hebrew 'navi' meaning 'prophet'.Medium

In 30 seconds: Navi is a girl's name from the Hebrew word for 'prophet'.
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Origin MediumHebrew, Popular Culture
MeaningFrom Hebrew 'navi' meaning 'prophet'.
U.S. rank (2024)#1485 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births147 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,393

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320002024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

It comes from the Hebrew 'navi', meaning 'prophet'. That gives it a meaning rooted in voice and message. It is a short, modern-feeling name drawn from a weighty Hebrew word.

The brisk two-syllable 'NAH-vee' sound keeps it light, while spellings such as Nevi and Navì show small regional shifts.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Navi is 'prophet', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Navi — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

NeviNevìNavì

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Navi mean?

Navi is usually explained as meaning 'prophet' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Navi?

It's commonly said NAH-vee /ˈnɑ.vi/.

Is Navi a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Navi is used as a girl name.

How popular is Navi?

In 2024, Navi ranked #1485 in the U.S. for girls, with 147 births recorded.