Etymology

Ravi

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Today it means: A male given name used in India. Full definition →

Sanskrit रवि
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Ravi · proper noun1

  1. Sanskrit · borrowed fromरवि“the sun or the sun-god.”
  2. English todayRavi

Borrowed from Sanskrit रवि (ravi, “the sun or the sun-god.”).

Ravi · proper noun2

  1. Sanskrit · derived fromइरावती
  2. Punjabi · borrowed fromراوی
  3. English todayRavi

Borrowed from Punjabi راوی (rāvī) / ਰਾਵੀ (rāvī), from Sanskrit इरावती (irāvatī).

Words from the same roots

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Irrawaddy

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