Arnav
Arnav is a boys' name of Hindi origin meaning “ocean, stream, wave.” It ranked #575 in the United States in 2025. Arnav is a Sanskrit name meaning 'ocean' or 'stream,' evoking vastness, depth, and power.
how do you pronounce Arnav?
AR-nav
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what does Arnav mean?
The name Arnav means “ocean, stream, wave.” It comes from the Hindi language tradition.
Arnav is a Sanskrit name meaning 'ocean' or 'stream,' evoking vastness, depth, and power. The name became immensely popular in India following the character Arnav Singh Raizada in the hit television series 'Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?'
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #575 |
| 2023 | #590 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
who are famous people named Arnav?
- Arnav Goyal (Indian child prodigy)
what names are similar to Arnav?
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