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At a Glance
- Meaning
- The earth
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- ah-VAH-nee
Avani is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "the earth." Pronounced ah-VAH-nee, it has a modern, worldly, outdoorsy, nature-inspired feel — fitting for a name rooted in the natural world. If you're drawn to names with a grounded, earthy meaning and roots outside the most common English-language names, Avani is worth a look.
Meaning & Origin of Avani
Meaning: The earth.
Origin: Sanskrit.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Avani
ah-VAH-neeIPA /ɑːˈvɑːni/
Popularity of Avani
Avani peaked at #840 in the U.S. in 2023 with 326 babies given the name, then eased slightly to #997 in 2024 with 258 — still a name that stays comfortably uncommon rather than trendy.
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FAQ
What does the name Avani mean?
The earth. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Avani?
Avani is pronounced ah-VAH-nee (IPA: /ɑːˈvɑːni/).
Is Avani a popular name right now?
Avani peaked at #840 in 2023 and is ranked #997 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1975–2024.)
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