Gavin

Meaning

White hawk

The name Gavin carries the meaning “White hawk”. Of Welsh origin, it has long been given in Christian families.

Name Details

Gender

Boy

Origin

Welsh

Language

Welsh

Religion / Tradition

Christian

Name Type

Poetic

Popularity

Very popular

Traditional Naming by Birth Nakshatra

Optional

For families who follow traditional Vedic naming practices, your baby’s Janma Rashi, Nakshatra and Pada can be calculated from birth details and used to suggest traditional starting sounds for names.

1. Birth Details

Date, Time, Place

2. Janma Rashi

Nakshatra · Pada

3. Traditional

Naming Sound

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Quick Facts

Meaning White hawk

Gender Boy

Origin Welsh

Language Welsh

Religion / Tradition Christian

Name Type Poetic

Popularity Very popular

Questions About Gavin

What does the name Gavin mean?

The name Gavin carries the meaning “White hawk”. Of Welsh origin, it has long been given in Christian families.

Is Gavin a boy’s or girl’s name?

Gavin is recorded here as a boy’s name and is most often given in Christian families.

What is the origin of Gavin?

The origin recorded for Gavin is Welsh.

How popular is Gavin?

TotsName rates Gavin as very popular. It begins with the letter G.

Can Gavin determine a baby’s Rashi or Nakshatra?

No. A baby’s Janma Rashi, Nakshatra and Pada are determined from the date, exact time and place of birth. The name itself does not determine the birth chart. However, traditional naming practices may use the Nakshatra and Pada to suggest an appropriate starting sound for a baby’s name.

Important to Know

A baby’s Janma Rashi, Nakshatra and Pada are determined from the date, exact time and place of birth. The name itself does not determine the birth chart. However, traditional naming practices may use the Nakshatra and Pada to suggest an appropriate starting sound for a baby’s name.

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