Indian name meaning
Aarav
♂ BoyAa·rav · 2 syllables
Peaceful; a calm, gentle melody
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
- Also spelled
- Arav, Aarv
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Sensitive, cooperative and diplomatic — happiest building harmony and close bonds.
| A | a | r | a | v |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
1 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 6 = 11, then 1 + 1 = 2. So Aarav carries the name number 2.
About the name Aarav
Aarav is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “Peaceful; a calm, gentle melody.”
Spoken aloud it is Aa·rav — 2 syllables. You will also see it written as Arav or Aarv — all the same name, the spelling being a matter of family preference. Aarav is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aarav mean?
Aarav means “Peaceful; a calm, gentle melody.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Aarav a boy or a girl name?
Aarav is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Aarav?
Aarav is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Aarav?
Aarav has 2 syllables and is said as Aa·rav.
What are the other spellings of Aarav?
Aarav is also commonly spelled Arav or Aarv. All of these are the same name with the same meaning.
What is the numerology number of the name Aarav?
In the Chaldean system, Aarav has the name number 2, “The Peacemaker.”
Is Aarav a common name in India?
Aarav appears 1 time in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “rare.”
What names go well with Aarav?
For a sister to Aarav, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Aabha, Aadhya, Aakriti or Uma all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Aarav?
Sourav, Gaurav, Nirav or Kairav share Aarav's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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