Ravina as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Ravina

What is the meaning of the name Ravina ?

The baby name Ravina is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced rah-VEE-nah (IPA: /rəˈviːnə/).

Ravina is Indian, Sanskrit in Origin.

Ravina blends several traditions. In South Asia, it is a modern feminine given name drawn from Sanskrit ravi ‘sun,’ with the feminine suffix -ina, yielding senses like “sunny,” “radiant,” or “sun‑born.” It appears in Hindi, Marathi, and Punjabi, and rose in visibility in the late 20th century through Indian cinema and the diaspora. Common variants and spellings include Raveena and Ravena; related nicknames are Ravi, Vina, and Rina.

The name also has a distinct Jewish track as Ravina (masculine) - borne by two 5th‑century Babylonian sages who helped redact the Talmud - often linked to Aramaic rav “teacher” with an affectionate or diminutive ending, suggesting “respected teacher.” As a surname, Ravina occurs among Sephardi and Mizrahi Jews. In English contexts, Ravina may be read as a nature‑inspired elaboration of “ravine.” Usage today skews feminine outside Jewish tradition, with bright, solar connotations.