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Prithvi
Pronounced PRIT-vee /ˈprɪt.vi/Medium
Meaning: From Sanskrit prithvi, 'the earth; the wide one' — also the name of Prithvi, the earth goddess; used for both sexes; here for boys; we note the goddessLow
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History & Origin
Prithvi comes from Sanskrit prithvi, 'the earth; the wide one' — and is the name of Prithvi, the earth goddess (we note the goddess). Borne by the Nepali king Prithvi Narayan Shah. A lyrical, grounded Indian name, used for both sexes, here for boys (slug distinguished; nickname Prith).
In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, the-earth at the root, and grounded.
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What does the name Prithvi mean?
Prithvi is Sanskrit for 'the earth; the wide one' — and the name of the earth goddess. We note the goddess.
How do you pronounce Prithvi?
It's said PRIT-vee /ˈprɪt.vi/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Prithvi a boy or girl name?
Prithvi is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.
How popular is Prithvi?
Prithvi is a rare name in the U.S.