Purvi

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Pronounced POOR-vee /ˈpʊr.vi/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit purvi, 'from the east; eastern' (purva, 'east; former') — also the name of a raga (an evening melodic mode) in Indian classical music. Warm and meaning-rich.Low

In 30 seconds: A meaning-rich Sanskrit name: Purvi means 'from the east' and names a raga (said 'POOR-vee'). Warm and rare.

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Origin MediumSanskrit

MeaningFrom the Sanskrit purvi, 'from the east; eastern' (purva, 'east; former') — also the name of a raga (an evening melodic mode) in Indian classical music. Warm and meaning-rich.

U.S. rank (2022)#17181 ↘ Falling

2022 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1981

Total births (all-time)≈ 286

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

Purvi comes from the Sanskrit for 'eastern,' and shares its name with a raga in Indian classical music. It reads warm and cultured — rare in the U.S., more familiar in Indian families (said 'POOR-vee').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely. Extremely rare, warm, and meaning-rich.

Did you know? Purvi is Sanskrit for 'from the east; eastern' (from purva, 'east') — and also the name of a raga, an evening melodic mode in Indian classical music, which we note honestly (said 'POOR-vee').

Overall data confidence 46%

References — Purvi — Sanskrit; 'from the east; a raga.' audio true.

Variations

PurviePoorviPurva

Nicknames

PuruVi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Purvi mean?

Purvi is Sanskrit for 'from the east; eastern,' and also the name of a raga.

How do you pronounce Purvi?

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

Is Purvi a boy or girl name?

Purvi is a girl's name.

How popular is Purvi?

Purvi is an extremely rare name in the U.S.