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Tanvi

/ TUN-vee /
Girl sanskrit 2 syllables
Meaning
Tanvi means Slender, delicate (sanskrit).
Gender
Girl
Origin
sanskrit
Pronunciation
TUN-vee
Popularity
#4059 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of Tanvi in the US, 1880–2025
198020002020

Tanvi first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 2009, when 140 girls were given the name.

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Is Tanvi popular?

Declining Tanvi is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2009 peak.

US babies given the name Tanvi, by decade
2020s 263
2010s 982
2000s 862
1990s 150
1980s 41

Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.

What does Tanvi mean?

From the Sanskrit तन्वी (tanvī), 'slender-bodied, delicate', from tanu ('body, slender'). Recorded as an epithet of the goddess Durga.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Tanvi mean?

Tanvi means Slender, delicate. From the Sanskrit तन्वी (tanvī), 'slender-bodied, delicate', from tanu ('body, slender'). Recorded as an epithet of the goddess Durga.

What is the origin of the name Tanvi?

Tanvi is of sanskrit origin.

How do you pronounce Tanvi?

Tanvi is pronounced “TUN-vee.”

Is Tanvi a boy or a girl name?

Tanvi is most commonly used as a girl name.

Is Tanvi a popular name right now?

Tanvi is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2009 peak.

How popular is the name Tanvi?

In 2025, Tanvi ranked #4059 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.

When was the name Tanvi most popular?

Tanvi was most popular in 2009, when about 140 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.

What names are similar to Tanvi?

Names similar to Tanvi include Jiya, Navya, Anvi, Divya, Aadya.

What names go well with Tanvi?

sanskrit names that pair well with Tanvi include Tara, Trisha, Kali, Bodhi, Anaya.