Jahnavi

Jahnavi Meaning & Origin

About Jahnavi
The name "Jahnavi" is of Sanskrit origin and is commonly used as a feminine given name in India. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "Jahnavi," which means "daughter of the Jahnu." In Hindu mythology, Jahnu was a sage who was known for his knowledge and wisdom. Therefore, the name "Jahnavi" can be interpreted to mean "daughter of the wise one" or "belonging to the lineage of the sage Jahnu."

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Jahnavi are female.

Jahnavi Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -20% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
JNF
🗽 NYSIIS
JA
🔊 Soundex
J05010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
JH AH0 N AA1 V IY0
🌐 IPA
/jahnavi*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('JNF', 'ANF')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
J510

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Jahnavi in Braille

Here's how to represent Jahnavi in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Jahnavi in braille

How to Spell the Name Jahnavi in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Jahnavi using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Jahnavi in sign language

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