What Does the Name Saanvi Mean?

Saanvi is a girl's name of Sanskrit (Indian) origin meaning “An epithet of the goddess Lakshmi; 'follower/devotee'.”

Updated June 2026

Name	Saanvi
Gender	female
Origin	Sanskrit (Indian)
Meaning	An epithet of the goddess Lakshmi; 'follower/devotee'
Variants	Sanvi, Saanwi, Sanvika
Popularity	One of the most popular girls' names in India in the 2010s-2020s; growing in the US among South Asian families, within the top 1000.

The meaning and origin of Saanvi

The name Saanvi means “An epithet of the goddess Lakshmi; 'follower/devotee'” and has Sanskrit (Indian) origins. A modern Sanskrit-derived Indian name understood as a name of the goddess Lakshmi (deity of wealth and prosperity), often parsed as 'one who follows' or 'devotee.' It is a relatively recent coinage that became hugely popular in India in the 21st century.

Variants and related names

Saanvi is related to several other names you may recognize: Sanvi, Saanwi, Sanvika. These share a common root or are spelling and language variants of the same name.

How popular is the name Saanvi?

One of the most popular girls' names in India in the 2010s-2020s; growing in the US among South Asian families, within the top 1000.

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