Avani

At a Glance: Name: Avani – Meaning: the earth – Origin: Sanskrit – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: ah-VAH-nee

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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

Phonetic: ah-VAH-nee   IPA: /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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1975–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Avani mean?

The earth. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Avani)

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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