Ravi

Pronunciation: [ r-ahv-EE ]

Boy Name #1,215 Most Popular Hidden Gem 2 Syllables

A radiant Sanskrit name meaning sun

Indian Hindu Sri Lankan Nepalese

Spiritual Classic Earthy Warm

Meaning & Origin

"sun"

Origin: Sanskrit

Language: Hindi

"solar deity, Surya"

Origin: Sanskrit

Language: Sanskrit

The Story of Ravi

Ravi is a Sanskrit name meaning 'sun.' It comes from the Vedic deity Ravi, one of the names of Surya, the Hindu sun god. In Sanskrit, the sun represents enlightenment, life-giving energy, and divine power. The name has been used on the Indian subcontinent for millennia, appearing in ancient texts, epics, and religious literature as both a divine epithet and a human name.

Ravi is one of the most enduringly popular names in India and Sri Lanka, consistently appearing in the top names across Hindu communities. It gained international recognition in the 1960s and 70s through Ravi Shankar, the legendary sitar maestro who collaborated with George Harrison and brought Indian classical music to the global stage.

In Hindu tradition, Ravi is one of the twelve Adityas (solar deities) and an important name of Surya, the sun god. Sunday in Sanskrit is called 'Ravivar' (day of Ravi), making Ravi deeply embedded in the Hindu calendar and culture. The name is also popular among Sikhs and many other South Asian communities regardless of religion.

Fun Facts

Sunday in Hindi/Sanskrit is called 'Ravivar' — literally 'Ravi's day'
Ravi Shankar taught George Harrison to play sitar, creating one of music history's great cross-cultural collaborations
Ravi is one of the 108 names of the sun god Surya in Hindu tradition

Ravi in Other Languages

Hindi रवि

Tamil ரவி

Telugu రవి

Kannada ರವಿ

Sanskrit रवि

Sinhalese රවී

Famous People Named Ravi

Ravi (singer)

Musician

1993

South Korean rapper and music producer, member of VIXX

Ravi Zacharias

Religious

1946

Indian-American Christian apologist and author

Ravi Shankar

Musician

1920

Legendary Indian sitar maestro who introduced Indian classical music to Western audiences and mentored George Harrison

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2
Popularity Rank: #1,215
Total SSA Count: 166
Cultural Origins: Indian Hindu Sri Lankan Nepalese
Pronunciation: Easy
Formality: Moderate
Cross-Cultural Ease: High

Alternative Spellings

Raven #2813

Pairs Well With

Ravi Kumar Ravi Singh Ravi Nair Ravi Shankar Ravi Das Ravi Prasad

Sibling Names

Priya Arjun Ananya Vikram Divya Kiran

Also a Girl Name

Ravi is also used as a girl name, ranked #64894.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ravi

What does the name Ravi mean?

"sun" (from Sanskrit). "solar deity, Surya" (from Sanskrit). Ravi is a Sanskrit name meaning 'sun.' It comes from the Vedic deity Ravi, one of the names of Surya, the Hindu sun god. In Sanskrit, the sun represents enlightenment, life-giving energy, and divine power. The name has been used on the Indian subcontinent for millennia, appearing in ancient texts, epics, and religious literature as both a divine epithet and a human name.

What is the origin of the name Ravi?

Ravi has Sanskrit, Indian, Hindu, Sri Lankan, and Nepalese origins. In Sanskrit, it means "sun". In Sanskrit, it means "solar deity, Surya".

Is Ravi a boy or girl name?

Ravi is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #1215. As a girl name, it is ranked #64894. Ravi is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Ravi?

Ravi is pronounced r-ahv-EE.

How popular is the name Ravi?

Ravi is currently ranked #1215 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are good middle names for Ravi?

Popular middle name pairings include Ravi Kumar, Ravi Singh, Ravi Nair, Ravi Shankar, Ravi Das, and Ravi Prasad.

What are good sibling names for Ravi?

Names that pair well with Ravi as siblings include Priya, Arjun, Ananya, Vikram, Divya, and Kiran.

How many syllables does Ravi have?

Ravi has 2 syllables, making it easy to say and remember.

Is Ravi a common or rare name?

Ravi is an uncommon name, ranked #1215 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Ravi

Ravi is a boy name with Indian, Hindu, Sri Lankan, and Nepalese origins . The name means "sun" in Sanskrit .

Is Ravi a boy or girl name? Ravi is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #1,215 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #64,894. Ravi is more commonly used as a boy name.

Ravi is currently ranked #1,215 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

The name Ravi has 2 syllables and is pronounced r-ahv-EE, making it easy to pronounce and remember.

Alternative spellings of Ravi include Raven . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.