Janhavi: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: j-ahnh-ahv-ee
Origin: India
gender-female

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Updated on Jul 01, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: South Asia
Meaning: River of wisdom, Daughter of Janhu

Janhavi is a sacred and ancient name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “river of wisdom” or “daughter of Janhu.” It’s another name for the holy Ganges River in India, revered as a source of purity and life. Janhavi carries a spiritual depth and cultural richness that few names can match, making it a beautiful choice for a girl connected to heritage, knowledge, and spiritual renewal.

Janhavi Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Janhavi is currently #40217 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Janhavi is currently #22961 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Janhavi is currently #16013 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Janhavi is currently #9251 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names

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