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Tanvika
Pronounced tahn-VEE-kah /tɑnˈvi.kə/Medium
Meaning: From Sanskrit tanvi, 'delicate; slender; graceful; a slim woman' (with a diminutive ending)Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
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History & Origin
Tanvika comes from Sanskrit tanvi, 'delicate; slender; graceful; a slim woman' (with a diminutive ending). A lyrical, modern name common in South Asian families (said 'tahn-VEE-kah'; nickname Tanvi).
In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, delicate-and-graceful at the root, and modern.
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What does the name Tanvika mean?
Tanvika is Sanskrit for 'delicate; slender; graceful; a slim woman'.
How do you pronounce Tanvika?
It's said tahn-VEE-kah /tɑnˈvi.kə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Tanvika a boy or girl name?
Tanvika is a girl's name.
How popular is Tanvika?
Tanvika is a rare name in the U.S.