Nameberry of the Day: Saanvi
April 12
Today’s Name of the Day is Saanvi, a name related to the Hindu goddess Lakshmi, who is celebrated during the first week of the Hindu New Year. This year, Lakshmi Panchami falls today, on April 12.
The goddess Lakshmi is associated with wealth and prosperity, and in Hindu tradition, it is believed to be good luck to celebrate the goddess during the first week of the new year.
Lakshmi is one of the principal goddesses in Hinduism. Her iconography depicts her with four hands, which represent the four aspects of human life according to Hinduism: dharma, kama, artha, and moksha.
Saanvi is believed to be another name for the goddess Lakshmi, combining sa (referring to Lakshmi) and anvi (meaning “to follow, to pursue”). It is Sanskrit in origin and sees regular use in India.
Saanvi rose into the US top 1000 in 2022, sitting at #978 and given to 270 baby girls.
Some more lovely names related to the Hindu goddess include Padma, Kamala, Aarna, and Indira.
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