Find out how popular the first name Poorvi has been for the last 12 years (from 2005 to 2016) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Poorvi by gender

Based on the last 12 years of data, Poorvi is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2016, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Poorvi.

The history of the first name Poorvi

The name Poorvi is derived from the Sanskrit language, which has its roots in ancient India. It is believed to have originated around the 2nd millennium BCE, during the Vedic period of Indian history.

Poorvi is a feminine name that means "from the east" or "eastern." It is derived from the Sanskrit word "purva," which means "former" or "eastern." This name was likely given to children born in the eastern regions of the Indian subcontinent or during the early hours of the morning when the sun rises in the east.

In ancient Hindu texts, such as the Vedas and Puranas, there are references to the word "purva" and its derivatives. For instance, in the Rigveda, one of the oldest scriptures of Hinduism, there is a mention of the word "purvahna," which means "forenoon" or "morning."

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Poorvi can be found in the ancient Indian epic, the Mahabharata. In this epic, there is a character named Poorvi, who was the daughter of the sage Trinavindu and the wife of the king Nala.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Poorvi. One such individual was Poorvi Valmiki, a 16th-century Indian poetess and mystic who is known for her devotional poetry dedicated to the Hindu deity Krishna.

Another prominent figure was Poorvi Chaturvedi, an Indian classical dancer and choreographer who lived in the 20th century (1921-2006). She was renowned for her contributions to the Kathak dance form and received numerous awards and honors for her work.

In the field of literature, Poorvi Bhatia (1976-) is a contemporary Indian author and journalist known for her novels and short stories that explore themes of identity, relationships, and women's issues.

Poorvi Kapoor (1982-) is an Indian actress who has worked in both Hindi and Tamil films. She is known for her roles in movies such as "Dhamaal" and "Bhool Bhulaiyaa."

Poorvi Raghunathan (1984-) is an Indian singer and music composer who has lent her voice to numerous Tamil and Telugu film soundtracks, as well as released independent albums.

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