Chhāvi
/ˈtʃʰaː.ʋiː/noun
A Sanskrit-derived Indian name and Hindi noun meaning image, appearance, beauty, or radiance.
Did you know?In Sanskrit, chavi could describe not only an image but also beauty, complexion, or a luminous appearance—linking identity with visible radiance.
Etymological Timeline
Vedic/Classical Sanskrit
Sanskrit
chavi (छवि)
“Appearance, beauty, color, image, or radiance”
Classical Sanskrit
Sanskrit
chaviḥ (छविः)
“A visible form, complexion, splendor, or attractive appearance”
Medieval Indo-Aryan
Prakrit/Apabhraṃśa
chavi
“Appearance, beauty, or image”
Modern Hindi
Hindi
chavi (छवि)
“Image, impression, beauty, or appearance”
Modern South Asia
Hindi/English
Chhāvi
“A personal name associated with beauty, radiance, or an image”