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Navin
♂ Boy
Pronounced nuh-VEEN /nəˈvin/Medium
Meaning: From Sanskrit navina, 'new; novel; fresh; young'Low
In 30 seconds: New; novel; fresh: Navin is Sanskrit. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'nuh-VEEN').
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Origin LowSanskrit
MeaningFrom Sanskrit navina, 'new; novel; fresh; young'
U.S. rank (2025)#8053 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 857
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
Navin comes from Sanskrit navina, 'new; novel; fresh; young'. A crisp, classic name common in South Asian families (said 'nuh-VEEN').
In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, new-and-fresh at the root, and classic.
Did you know? Navin comes from Sanskrit navina, 'new; novel; fresh; young' — a crisp, classic name (said 'nuh-VEEN').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Navin — Sanskrit etymology
Variations
NaveenNavineNaveenan
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Navin mean?
Navin is Sanskrit for 'new; novel; fresh; young'.
How do you pronounce Navin?
It's said nuh-VEEN /nəˈvin/ — two syllables, stress on the second.
Is Navin a boy or girl name?
Navin is a boy's name.
How popular is Navin?
Navin is a rare name in the U.S.