Earth; stone
In Sanskrit, Avni translates to 'earth' or 'the soil,' symbolizing grounding and fertility. In Hebrew, it is a masculine-leaning name meaning 'my stone' or 'my strength,' derived from the word 'even.' In the US, it is primarily used as a feminine name of Indian origin.
About 88 girls were named Avni in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Man Booker Prize-shortlisted novelist of Burnt Sugar
One of the first female fighter pilots of the Indian Air Force
