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The baby name Avani is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced uh-VAH-nee (IPA: /əˈvɑːni/).

Avani is Sanskrit in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Sanskrit
Pronunciation: uh-VAH-nee (IPA: /əˈvɑːni/)

What is the meaning of the name Avani ?

The baby name Avani is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced uh-VAH-nee (IPA: /əˈvɑːni/).

Avani is Sanskrit in Origin.

Avani is a feminine given name from Sanskrit avanī (अवनी), meaning “earth, the living world,” an epithet of the Earth goddess - Bhūmi/Prithvi - and, in poetic usage, of Durga. The name conveys groundedness, fertility, and nourishment, aligning with South Asian traditions that personify the earth as a protective mother.

Used across India in Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi, Kannada, Telugu, and Tamil contexts, Avani has long been chosen for girls and has gained recognition in the global Indian diaspora in recent decades. In Tamil, the spelling Aavani also denotes a late-summer month, which occasionally inspires the name. Common variants and related forms include Aavani, Avanee, Aavni, Avni (shortened form), and the Bengali-Assamese Abani. Nicknames such as Avi and Ani appear in contemporary use. The name’s cross-regional familiarity and gentle sound support its modern appeal while retaining classical roots.

Avani has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Avani

Avani Gregg Actor · Born 2002 · United States Avani Gregg is an American social media personality and actor, best known for her engaging content on TikTok. She gained fame for her creative makeup tutorials and comedic videos, which have earned her a massive following. Avani has also appeared in the web series 'Chicken Girls'.

Avani – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
IN 0 #71 1 2,963
QA 0 #105 2 7,011
Sweden Girls 2021 #182 2 1,666
DK 0 #206 1 5,198
AO Boys 0 #249 1 5,568
Canada Girls 2024 #266 20 2,795
IL 0 #282 1 6,291
SG 0 #282 1 11,010
JM Boys 0 #293 1 6,876
GH Girls 0 #337 1 6,973
QA Girls 0 #339 5 15,378
BR 0 #357 4 5,969
CN Girls 0 #358 2 8,829
GH Boys 0 #361 1 8,138
OM Girls 0 #376 21 15,987
IN Girls 0 #399 244 13,121
BD Girls 0 #406 1 8,413
PT Girls 0 #470 2 7,952
ZA 0 #473 2 14,421
IQ Girls 0 #525 1 11,303
AE Girls 0 #529 25 20,968
PS Girls 0 #547 1 10,981
KW Girls 0 #557 5 19,177
CR Girls 0 #571 3 11,342
CM Boys 0 #575 1 12,054
BH 0 #584 4 17,937
SG Girls 0 #624 9 18,916
HK Girls 0 #645 6 16,104
United States Girls 2024 #660 258 8,487
IQ Boys 0 #697 1 13,071
Finland Girls 2026 #734 5 3,895
SG Boys 0 #736 4 17,960
BR Boys 0 #742 10 12,213
QA Boys 0 #743 1 18,093
BR Girls 0 #788 155 12,708
KW Boys 0 #805 2 18,755
NG Girls 0 #826 1 15,093
United States Boys 2024 #886 7 7,044
OM Boys 0 #914 5 17,948
CL Girls 0 #915 1 14,098
SA Girls 0 #925 11 25,931
PE Boys 0 #926 1 14,506
PE Girls 0 #1,010 1 14,861
IN Boys 0 #1,032 8 16,750
MY Girls 0 #1,071 2 24,821
AE Boys 0 #1,138 6 22,615
MY Boys 0 #1,181 2 25,439
ZA Girls 0 #1,229 8 25,928
ZA Boys 0 #1,272 1 25,619
SA Boys 0 #1,685 7 28,008

Avani is popular in 31 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
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People also ask about Avani

Avani is predominantly a girl's name.
Avani is a 3 syllable name, pronounced uh-VAH-nee (IPA: /əˈvɑːni/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Avanee, Aavani and Avanī.
Yes — Avani ranked #182 in Sweden in 2021, and appears in official birth registries across 4 countries.
Avani ranks highest in Sweden (#182 in 2021).
Avani's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #792 in 2014 to #660 in 2024 in United States.
Yes — 1 notable people named Avani are in our database, including Avani Gregg (Actor).