Indian name meaning
Abhinav
♂ BoyA·bhi·nav · 3 syllables
Novel; new; original
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Creative, sociable and optimistic — gifted with words, art and lifting the mood.
| A | b | h | i | n | a | v |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 6 |
1 + 2 + 5 + 1 + 5 + 1 + 6 = 21, then 2 + 1 = 3. So Abhinav carries the name number 3.
About the name Abhinav
Abhinav is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “Novel; new; original.”
Spoken aloud it is A·bhi·nav — 3 syllables. Abhinav turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Abhinav mean?
Abhinav means “Novel; new; original.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Abhinav a boy or a girl name?
Abhinav is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Abhinav?
Abhinav is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Abhinav?
Abhinav has 3 syllables and is said as A·bhi·nav.
What is the numerology number of the name Abhinav?
In the Chaldean system, Abhinav has the name number 3, “The Expresser.”
Is Abhinav a common name in India?
Abhinav appears 6 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Abhinav?
For a sister to Abhinav, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Aabha, Aadhya, Aakriti or Ratna all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Abhinav?
Pranav, Aarnav, Manav or Vaishnav share Abhinav's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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