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Janhavi

जान्हवी

“Daughter of Sage Jahnu; refers to the river Ganga.”

Janhavi is a Sanskrit name derived from the legendary sage Jahnu, who is said to have swallowed and then released the river Ganga from his ear. It holds immense cultural and spiritual significance in India as a poetic name for the holy Ganges, representing purity and flow.

GirlSanskrit☾ Makar · Capricorn✶ UttarashadaPythagorean no. 11 · The Illuminator3 syllables

Janhavi in Indian languages

Hindi / Marathiजान्हवी

Bengaliজান্হবী

Punjabiਜਾਨ੍ਹਵੀ

Gujaratiજાન્હવી

Odiaଜାନ୍ହଵୀ

Teluguజాన్హవీ

Kannadaಜಾನ್ಹವೀ

Malayalamജാന്ഹവീ

Tamilஜாந்ஹவீ

Pythagorean numerology 11 · The Illuminator — in this tradition, the number is associated with traits such as intuitive, inspiring, visionary and spiritually aware.

Makar rashi · Capricorn — element Earth, ruled by Saturn. Common naming sounds include Bho, Ja, Ji, Ju, Je and Khi.

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