Hindu girl name · Sanskrit origin

Jahnavi

“A name for the Ganges, associated with the sage Jahnu”

About the name Jahnavi

Meaning
A name for the Ganges, associated with the sage Jahnu
Origin
Sanskrit
Gender
Girl
Religion
Hindu
Starts with
J
Name number
2

Numerology of Jahnavi

Peacemaker: gentle, caring and good with people.

Worked out from the letters of the name (Pythagorean method). It is a tradition, for fun, and not science.

Nakshatra for Jahnavi

Uttara Ashadha

Naming syllable “Ja” · ruled by Sun

Pada 1234
Moon signMakara (Capricorn)
DeityThe Vishvedevas, the universal gods
SymbolAn elephant tusk

Principled, steady and dependable. Traditionally linked with perseverance and lasting success.

All Uttara Ashadha names
Jahnavi starts with a traditional naming syllable of this nakshatra, so it suits a baby born in it. The traits are the general traditional description of the nakshatra, the same for every name, and not a prediction about any child.

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Questions about Jahnavi

What does the name Jahnavi mean?

Jahnavi means "A name for the Ganges, associated with the sage Jahnu" and comes from Sanskrit.

Is Jahnavi a boy or a girl name?

Jahnavi is used as a girl name, mostly in Hindu families.

Which nakshatra does the name Jahnavi match?

The name Jahnavi starts with the syllable "Ja", which is a naming syllable of Uttara Ashadha nakshatra (pada 3). This is the traditional way to choose a name for a baby born in that nakshatra.

What is the numerology number of Jahnavi?

By Pythagorean numerology the name Jahnavi adds up to 2. Peacemaker: gentle, caring and good with people. Numerology is a tradition and not science.

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