Jahanvi
Jahanvi is a Hindu girl name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “The river Ganga”.
| Meaning | The river Ganga |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Sanskrit |
| Written as | जाह्नवी |
| Pronunciation | JAHN-vee |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Nepal |
Meaning and origin of Jahanvi
Jahanvi is one of many spellings of Jahnavi, an epithet of the river Ganga meaning 'daughter of Jahnu'. In the Puranic story, the sage Jahnu swallowed the Ganga when her waters disturbed his rituals, then released her through his ear, so she came to be regarded as his daughter. Spellings such as Jahanvi, Janhavi and Jhanvi reflect how the cluster -hn- is pronounced and written in different Indian languages.
Is Jahanvi a Hindu name?
Jahanvi is a Hindu name for the sacred river Ganga, revered as a goddess, and links the child to the legend of the sage Jahnu.
How popular is Jahanvi?
A popular Hindu girl's name across India in its various spellings.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jahanvi mean?
Jahanvi means 'The river Ganga'. It is of Sanskrit origin.
Is Jahanvi a Hindu name?
Jahanvi is a Hindu name for the sacred river Ganga, revered as a goddess, and links the child to the legend of the sage Jahnu.
How do you pronounce Jahanvi?
Jahanvi is pronounced JAHN-vee.
Is Jahanvi a boy or girl name?
Jahanvi is usually a girl name.