Pronunciation of 'ravi'

The word 'Ravi' has multiple origins and meanings. It is commonly used as a name in Indian culture and also refers to a river in South Asia. Pronunciations vary slightly depending on the language and context.

Word Origin

The name 'Ravi' originates from Sanskrit, meaning 'sun'. It is also the name of a river in the Punjab region of India and Pakistan.

Pronunciation Details

English (United States)

ˈrɑːvi/ˈrɑːvi/Slow

A male given name of Indian origin, meaning 'sun'.

Pronounced as 'RAH-vee', with stress on the first syllable. 'Rah' as in 'raw', 'vee' as in 'vee'.

ˈrævi/ˈrævi/Slow

Refers to the Ravi River, one of the five rivers of Punjab.

Pronounced as 'RAV-ee', with stress on the first syllable. 'Rav' as in 'ravage', 'ee' as in 'see'.

हिन्दी (Hindi)

ˈrəʋi/ˈrəʋi/Slow

A common male name in India, derived from Sanskrit, meaning 'sun'.

Pronounced as 'ruh-vee'. 'Ruh' as in 'run', 'vee' as in 'vee'.

ਪੰਜਾਬੀ (Punjabi)