Girl • Modern Tamil
Pavani
பவானி
Signature Meaning
Pavani (பவானி) is commonly understood to mean “pure” or “purifier,” suggesting a sense of sanctity and cleansing. The name evokes gentle strength, grace, and calm, and is often used for girls in Tamil-speaking communities. Exact historical origins are not certain, so the sense of purity is the most consistent modern meaning.
Quick Facts
Gender👧 Girl
OriginSanskrit
Style / Category
Modern/PɐʋAːNi/
Starts with2 / P
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 22 → Root 4 (Rahu / ராகு)
P(8) + A(1) + V(6) + A(1) + N(5) + I(1) = 22
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 27 → Root 9
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
9· Rahu (ராகு)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likepuh-VAA-nee
Tamil syllablesப-வா-னி
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./pɐʋaːni/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
PaavaaniPavaneePaavaaneePawaniPaawaaniPawanee