Selvi
Selvi is a Hindu girl name of Tamil origin, meaning “Prosperous woman; treasured girl”.
| Meaning | Prosperous woman; treasured girl |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Tamil |
| Written as | செல்வி |
| Pronunciation | SEL-vee |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Singapore |
Meaning and origin of Selvi
Selvi is the feminine form of the Tamil selvam, 'wealth', and means a girl or woman who is prosperous or treasured. In Tamil it is also used as a title, equivalent to 'Miss', before the names of unmarried women. As a given name it is common, often in compounds like Tamilselvi or Kalaiselvi.
Is Selvi a Hindu name?
Selvi is a Tamil word name used by Hindu and Christian Tamil families, and is sometimes connected with the goddess Lakshmi as giver of prosperity.
How popular is Selvi?
Widely used in Tamil communities, especially in older generations.
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Spellings and variants of Selvi
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Selvi mean?
Selvi means 'Prosperous woman; treasured girl'. It is of Tamil origin.
Is Selvi a Hindu name?
Selvi is a Tamil word name used by Hindu and Christian Tamil families, and is sometimes connected with the goddess Lakshmi as giver of prosperity.
How do you pronounce Selvi?
Selvi is pronounced SEL-vee.
Is Selvi a boy or girl name?
Selvi is usually a girl name.