Aarav

Aarav is a boy’s name that has associations of calm and peace. It is thought that a person with this name could be thoughtful, spiritual and also quite eccentric and wise. This name is also one of the most popular Indian names not only in its home country but around the world.

Detailed Meaning

This name originates from the Indian word rav,  which means “calm” or “peaceful.” More specifically, it means “rustling sound” or “melodious music,” to describe a person who is at peace with himself.

Famous People With This Name

Aarav Singh and Arav Chowdhary are both well known Indian models and actors. Famous Bollywood stars Twinkle Khanna and Akshay Kumar also chose to name their son this.

Possible Nicknames

An obvious nickname is “Rav” or “Ravvy,” which are very cute options for shortening the name Aarav.

Related Names

A related name is Arav, which is merely a different spelling of Aarav. Because they are essentially the same name, they still share the same meaning as each other. Other similar names that can be considered are Aarush, Ayaan and Advay.

Stories Featuring This Name

Aarav is a fictional character in both the 2012 Indian film “Will You Marry Me?” and the 2014 Indian film, “Mad About Dance.”