Aarav
peaceful, calm
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Religion
- Hindu
- Gender
- Boy
- Country
- India
- Pronunciation
- AH-rav
- Popularity
- rising
About the name Aarav
Aarav is a boy name of Sanskrit origin meaning "peaceful, calm". It is most commonly used in Hindu families and is especially popular in India.
Aarav is a modern Sanskrit-derived name meaning peaceful or, in another reading, a musical sound. It is one of the clearest examples of a contemporary Indian naming trend: short, vowel-heavy, no colonial-era spelling baggage, and easy for non-Indian speakers. It has topped boys' name lists in Maharashtra and Delhi repeatedly since 2010.
Popularity trend: Aarav has been gaining ground with parents in recent years.
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Frequently asked about Aarav
- What does the name Aarav mean?
- Aarav means "peaceful, calm". It's a boy name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly used in Hindu families and popular in India.
- Where does the name Aarav come from?
- Aarav originates from Sanskrit. On Babbloom it's classified in the Hindu naming tradition.
- Is Aarav a boy or girl name?
- Aarav is a boy name.