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Arvind

Arvind is a male given name common in India and among the Indian diaspora. It is derived from the Sanskrit word aravinda, meaning lotus, and is often associated with qualities such as beauty, purity, and spiritual serenity. The name has several spellings, including Arvind and Aravind, and variants in different languages may differ in pronunciation.

The name is widely used in India across linguistic communities and is common among Hindus, Jains, and

Notable people with the name include Arvind Kejriwal, Indian politician and activist; Arvind Panagariya, Indian economist;

Sikhs,
as
well
as
amongst
Indians
who
practice
other
religions
and
adopt
Indian
given
names.
It
is
also
used
in
other
countries
with
Indian-born
populations,
including
Nepal,
Bangladesh,
Sri
Lanka,
and
in
the
broader
Indian
diaspora.
Arvind
Krishna,
American
business
executive
and
CEO
of
IBM;
Arvind
Swami,
Indian
actor;
and
Arvind
Subramanian,
Indian
economist
and
former
Chief
Economic
Adviser
to
the
Government
of
India.