Nepali boy name
Ravi name meaning
रवि
Say it: RA-bi/rʌbi/
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #54
Meaning of Ravi
The Sun; sun god (Rabia is Arabic for spring).
नेपालीमा: रवि संस्कृत मूलको नाम हो, जसको अर्थ सूर्य वा सूर्य देवता हुन्छ। अरबी भाषामा राबिया नामको अर्थ वसन्त हुन्छ।
About the name Ravi
With just four letters, Ravi carries a bright meaning in a small space: the sun or sun god. Its connection to Surya gives this Sanskrit name a devotional dimension alongside its sun and light themes. The pronunciation RA-bi has two clear beats, with emphasis at the start. Ravi is common, ranked #54 among boy names in our sample. It may suit parents seeking a short name with warmth and a deity connection. Explore Rabi and Ravvie for spelling options, or Kavi for a rhyme.
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Ravi at a glance
| Name | Ravi |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | रवि also रवी, रावी |
| Gender | Used mostly for boys in our data |
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit |
| Commonly used in | Hindu tradition |
| Associated with | Surya |
| Starts with | R · र |
| Length | 4 letters · 2 syllables · 2 akshar |
| Popularity | #54 among boy names (125 people in our sample) |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s community, religion or caste.
Other spellings of Ravi
Nepali names are romanized in many ways. These are the same name spelled differently:
Famous people named Ravi
- Ravi Oad
Nepalese singer
- Ravi Paswan
Nepalese Football Player
Boy names with a similar meaning
Names that sound like Ravi
- Rati♂♀रतिLove, delight
- Ravin♂रविनOf the sun, sunny
- Rav♂रवSun
- Ram♂रामPleasing, charming
- Rabin♂रविनOf the sun, sunny
- Raju♂राजुAffectionate form of Raj
- Raj♂राजRule, kingdom
- Rajiv♂राजिवBlue lotus
- Ramu♂रामुAffectionate diminutive of Rama
- Raja♂राजRule, kingdom
- Ramji♂रामजीRespectful form of Lord Rama
- Rajib♂राजिवBlue lotus
Ravi in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐬𑐰𑐶 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒩𑒫𑒱 |
| Bengali | রবি |
| Gujarati | રવિ |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀭𑀯𑀺 |
| IAST romanization | ravi |
FAQ about the name Ravi
What is the meaning of Ravi?
Ravi means: The Sun; sun god (Rabia is Arabic for spring). (नेपालीमा: रवि, सूर्य)
Is Ravi a boy or girl name?
Used mostly for boys in our data.
How do you write Ravi in Nepali?
Ravi is written रवि in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written रवी or रावी.
How do you pronounce Ravi?
Ravi is pronounced RA-bi (IPA: /rʌbi/).
What is the origin of the name Ravi?
Ravi is of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Ravi?
Ravi ranks #54 among boy names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.
Famous people named Ravi?
Notable people named Ravi include Ravi Oad (Nepalese singer); Ravi Paswan (Nepalese Football Player).
What are other spellings of Ravi?
Other spellings of Ravi: Rabi, Ravvie.