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Shanvi

♀ Girl

Pronounced SHAHN-vee /ΛˆΚƒΙ‘n.vi/Medium

Meaning: Modern Indian name, often given as an epithet of the goddess Lakshmi (echoing Saanvi); attestation thinLow

In 30 seconds: Auspicious and modern: Shanvi is a contemporary Indian name, often linked to the goddess Lakshmi, echoing the popular Saanvi. Bright and blessed.
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Origin LowSanskrit, Indian
MeaningModern Indian name, often given as an epithet of the goddess Lakshmi (echoing Saanvi); attestation thin
U.S. rank (2025)#3765 β†— Rising
2025 U.S. births40 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 446

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 201720102025

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

Shanvi is a modern Indian name, often presented as an epithet of the goddess Lakshmi and echoing the popular Saanvi (the precise root is thinly attested, which we flag). It carries an auspicious, graceful feel.

In the U.S. it appears in Indian families. Rare, goddess-linked at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Shanvi rides the wave of Saanvi-style names β€” modern Indian girls' names often given as epithets of Lakshmi, goddess of prosperity and grace.
Overall data confidence 52%
Indian given-name references β€” Shanvi β€” attestation thin

Variations

SaanviShaanviSanvi

Nicknames

Shan

Famous Bearers

  • β˜…Shanvi Srivastava (1992-)
    Indian actress who has appeared in Telugu and Kannada films

If you like Shanvi…

Saanviβ€” the closest popular relative
Sanviβ€” a fellow spelling
Aanyaβ€” a companion modern Indian name
Aadhyaβ€” another auspicious favorite

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Shanvi mean?

Shanvi is a modern Indian name often linked to the goddess Lakshmi (echoing Saanvi); its precise root is thinly attested, so we flag it.

How do you pronounce Shanvi?

It's said SHAHN-vee /ΛˆΚƒΙ‘n.vi/ β€” two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Shanvi a boy or girl name?

Shanvi is a girl's name.

How popular is Shanvi?

Shanvi is a rare name in the U.S.

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