This post contains affiliate links.
At a Glance
- Meaning
- The sun, or the sun-deity
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- RAH-vee
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
RAH-veeIPA /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.
Names Like Ravi
These names share Ravi’s style, era or origin.
FAQ
What does the name Ravi mean?
The sun, or the sun-deity. (Source: Wiktionary)
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.)
Make Ravi Name Art
Free printable nursery art for Ravi, pre-loaded below — pick a layout, palette, and font, then download a print-ready PNG.
📊 How popular is Ravi Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity? See the full popularity history, trend data, and ranking since 1880 with our free Baby Name Popularity Checker.
🎲 Think you know your baby names? Take the quiz!
📱 The Baby Names app is here
Swipe names, match with your partner the moment you both say yes, and claim a free Name Art print of your winner. Free to download. See all our apps →
