Sanskrit

Atharv

Pronounced uh-THARVShare

Meaning: Associated with Atharvan, a Vedic fire-priest

  • Boy
  • Uncommon
  • 2 syllables

The story

Atharv is a modern form associated with Atharvan and the Atharva Veda. The older Sanskrit word refers to a priest connected with sacred fire; claims that it simply means Ganesha are misleading.

Nicknames

  • Athu

Spellings & variants

  • Atharva

Popularity

Uncommon

Outside the US top 1,000.

Style

Origins

Atharv comes from Sanskrit.

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