Ravi - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Ravi \r(a)-vi\ is pronounced RAH-vee. It is of Hindi and Sanskrit origin, and its meaning is "sun". Made familiar by Ravi Shankar, renowned sitar player and composer. Mythology: the Hindu god of the sun.

Ravi has 1 variant form: Ravee.

Baby names that sound like Ravi are Rafi, Rafe, Raffi, Raff, Reve and Reave.

Ravi is a very rare male first name and an uncommon surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Ravi. Click here to compare Ravi with related baby names.