Ravi Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Ravi – Meaning: the sun, or the sun-deity – Origin: Sanskrit – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: RAH-vee

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Ravi is a Sanskrit name meaning "the sun," or "the sun-deity," pronounced RAH-vee (IPA /ˈrɑːvi/). It's a short name with a clear, literal meaning behind it, and a straightforward pronunciation that doesn't need much explaining.

Meaning & Origin of Ravi

Meaning: The sun, or the sun-deity.

Origin: Sanskrit.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Ravi

Phonetic: RAH-vee   IPA: /ˈrɑːvi/

Popularity of Ravi

SSA records go back to 1963, and Ravi's biggest year was 1985, when it reached #1047 with 78 babies given the name. By 2024 it had slipped to #1216, with 166 babies recorded that year.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1963–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Ravi mean?

The sun, or the sun-deity. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Ravi)

How do you pronounce Ravi?

Ravi is pronounced RAH-vee (IPA: /ˈrɑːvi/).

Is Ravi a popular name right now?

Ravi peaked at #1047 in 1985 and is ranked #1216 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1963–2024.)

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