Find out how popular the first name Avanya has been for the last 9 years (from 2014 to 2022) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Avanya by gender

Based on the last 9 years of data, Avanya is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2022, there were 7 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Avanya.

The history of the first name Avanya

The name Avanya is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language from the Indian subcontinent. It is derived from the root word "avanya," which means "earth" or "land." The name is thought to have been in use as early as the 5th century BCE, during the Vedic period in ancient India.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name Avanya can be found in the Hindu epic, the Mahabharata, which was composed between the 8th and 9th centuries BCE. In the epic, Avanya is mentioned as the name of a character who was a princess from the kingdom of Kashi (present-day Varanasi).

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Avanya. One of the most famous was Avanya Devi, a renowned Sanskrit scholar and poet who lived in the 11th century CE during the Pala Empire in Bengal. Her works, which included poetry and commentaries on Hindu scriptures, were highly influential in her time.

Another notable Avanya was Avanya Sundari, a prominent figure in the 16th-century Bhakti movement in India. She was a devotee of the Hindu god Krishna and is known for her devotional poetry and songs, which are still widely popular among devotees today.

In the 18th century, Avanya Kumari was a prominent warrior and ruler from the Rajput clan in Rajasthan, India. She is celebrated for her bravery and leadership in defending her kingdom against invaders.

In more recent times, Avanya Bharat was a celebrated Indian classical dancer and choreographer who lived from 1923 to 2010. She was widely recognized for her contributions to the revival and promotion of traditional Indian dance forms, particularly Kathak and Manipuri.

While the name Avanya has its roots in ancient Sanskrit, it has also gained popularity in modern times, particularly in India and among the Indian diaspora around the world. However, its usage remains relatively rare compared to other more common Indian names.

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