Janhavi
Janhavi 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 |
Meaning and origin of Janhavi
Janhavi is a common way of writing Jahnavi, a name of the Ganga meaning 'daughter of the sage Jahnu'. According to the Puranas, Jahnu drank up the river when it flooded his hermitage and let it flow out again from his ear, after which the Ganga was called his daughter. In Marathi and many other languages the name is pronounced with the n before the h, which is why this spelling is so widespread.
Is Janhavi a Hindu name?
Janhavi is a Hindu name for the sacred Ganga, worshipped as a goddess who purifies those who bathe in her.
How popular is Janhavi?
A popular girl's name in India, especially in Maharashtra.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Janhavi mean?
Janhavi means 'The river Ganga'. It is of Sanskrit origin.
Is Janhavi a Hindu name?
Janhavi is a Hindu name for the sacred Ganga, worshipped as a goddess who purifies those who bathe in her.
How do you pronounce Janhavi?
Janhavi is pronounced JAHN-vee.
Is Janhavi a boy or girl name?
Janhavi is usually a girl name.