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Aarav

/AA-rav/

Peaceful, calm, wise

What does Aarav mean?

Aarav has surged in popularity across India + the Indian diaspora in the last decade. Its meaning — calm + peaceful + wise — makes it a gentle, modern classic.

Origin

Religious / cultural tradition

Hindu

Variations

Aarav · Aaravv

Nicknames

Aaru · Rav

Sibling name ideas

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Meanings + cultural notes are educational summaries reflecting common scholarly + linguistic interpretations. Spellings, meanings + pronunciations can vary by region + family tradition.

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