Boy
Sanskrit
2 syllables
Arnav
ar-NAHV
/ɑrˈnɑv/
"The ocean" — a Sanskrit name evoking vastness, depth, and endless flow
Arnav is a Sanskrit name meaning ocean or sea, derived from the word arnava. It is widely used across India and among the South Asian diaspora worldwide. The name carries poetic resonance, evoking the boundlessness and depth of the ocean, and is considered auspicious in Hindu tradition.
Quick Facts
Letters5
SyllablesAr · nav
GenderBoy
OriginSanskrit
Root WordArnava
MeaningOcean, sea, wave
PopularityModerately Popular
Peak Year2015
Trend
↑ Rising
Name DayN/A
Nicknames
ArniNavArna
About the Name Arnav
Arnav means ocean or sea in Sanskrit, evoking boundless depth and natural power.
Arnav comes from the Sanskrit word arnava, used in ancient Vedic literature to describe the great ocean.
Arnav is very popular in India and among South Asian communities globally, especially following its rise in popular culture.
Arnav Raj, Arnav Dev, and Arnav Veer are strong and harmonious combinations.
Arnav suggests depth, calm strength, and emotional intelligence — much like the vast ocean it represents.
The standard spelling is Arnav. It is sometimes spelled Arnab, especially in Bengali-speaking regions.
Personality of Arnav
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Arnav
Creativity
80%
Elegance
78%
Independence
79%
Intelligence
86%
Strength
74%
Warmth
82%
Famous People Named Arnav
A
Arnav Singh Raizada
Beloved fictional character from the Indian TV series Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon
A
Arnav Bose
Indian digital entrepreneur and business leader
A
Arnav Kapoor
Indian actor known for work in Hindi television
Middle Names for Arnav
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Arnav
Arnav Raj
Arnav Arjun
Arnav Dev
Arnav Kumar
Arnav Rohan
Arnav Veer
Arnav Shan
Arnav Kiran
Arnav Nikhil
Arnav Aditya
Names Similar to Arnav
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History of Arnav
1500 BC
Arnava referenced in Sanskrit Vedic literature as a word for ocean
500
Name used in classical Sanskrit poetry to evoke boundlessness and nature
2010
Popularized in India by the TV character Arnav Singh Raizada
2018
Enters top baby name lists across India and among global South Asian communities
Numerology & Symbolism of Arnav
2
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
2
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Pisces
7
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Sea Blue
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🌸
Lucky Flower
Lotus
Arnav Around the World
How Arnav is written in different languages and scripts
أرناف
Arabic
アルナフ
Japanese
Арнав
Russian
아르나브
Korean
阿纳夫
Chinese
Άρναβ
Greek
अर्णव
Hindi
ארנב
Hebrew
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