Abhi - wikipedia Abhi This article 's lead section does not adequately summarize key points of its contents. Please consider expanding the lead to provide an accessible overview of all important aspects of the article. Please discuss this issue on the article 's talk page. ( June 2014 ) Abhi ( Devanagari अभि ) is a preposition in Sanskrit, also found in Pali, Bengali, Assamese and Hindi. Today, it remains a productive element in forming names. A similar word, `` abhī '' ( अभी ), meaning `` fearless, '' was often discussed by Swami Vivekananda ( see below ). Contents 1 Origin 2 Meaning 3 Usage 4 Famous Historical Figures 5 Famous Modern - Day Figures 6 Famous Movies 7 References 8 External links Origin The first reference to the word `` Abhi '' is found in the ancient Hindu sacred text Rigveda book 1, hymn 164. The word frequently appears in the Vedas, Upnishad and Bhagavad Gita. Meaning `` Abhi '' is an adverb or preposition ( see Upasarga ) with various meanings depending on its context. According to Macdonnell 's Sanskrit dictionary : As an adverb, it means `` unto, near '' As a preposition plus accusative, it means `` towards ; to, against ; over ; for, for the sake of ; with regard to '' As a preposition plus ablative, it means `` without '' It is believed that the word `` Abhi '' on its own in Sanskrit ( for example, in ancient poetry ) means the first ray of sunlight. According to Swami Vivekananda the meaning of the word `` Abhih '' mentioned in the Vedantas is `` fearless. '' While pronouncing `` Abhih, '' the second `` h '' is silent. He also told a `` Vedantist is to be Abhih, fearless ''. The meaning of the Hindi word `` abhi, '' if translated to English, would be ( ab + hi ) `` just now '' or `` now itself '' ( ab meaning now ). Usage `` Abhi '' is also a common Indian name for boys and men. Although a name less common in girls, it is often used as a nickname, short for `` Abhilasha. '' Confusion results from the fact that the name also has a current meaning in Hindi ( `` now '' ). The word ' Abhi ' is used as a prefix in many Indian male and female names and words. Example of names : Abhinay, Abhigyan, Abhiram, Abhirami, Abhiras, Abhinesh, Abhijeet, Abhilash, Abhimanyu, Abhishek, Abhinav, Abhichandra, Abhinehsan Example of words : Abhidhamma, Abhikarta, Abhimana, Abhineta, Abhisheka, Abhivandana, Abhiyan, Abhiyanta, Abhinash Famous Historical Figures Abhimanyu Famous Modern - Day Figures Abhishek Bachchan Abhinav Bindra Abhijeet Bhattacharya ( Singer ) Famous Movies Abhimaan Abhilasha Abhinetri References Jump up ^ See Macdonnell 's Sanskrit Dictionary Jump up ^ The Rig Veda in Sanskrit : Rig Veda Book 1 : Hymn 164 Jump up ^ See Macdonnell 's dictionary Jump up ^ Wikisource : The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda / Volume 3 / Lectures from Colombo to Almora / Vedanta in its Application to Indian Life Jump up ^ Wikisource : The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda / Volume 3 / Lectures from Colombo to Almora / Bhakti Jump up ^ `` Swami Vivekananda on Abhih ''. Swami Vivekananda Quotes. External links Comprehensive commentary on the origin and meaning of the word `` Abhi, '' with references, by Shikaripura Harihareswara Retrieved from `` https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Abhi&oldid=850830173 '' Categories : Sanskrit words and phrases Hidden categories : Wikipedia introduction cleanup from June 2014 All pages needing cleanup Articles covered by WikiProject Wikify from June 2014 All articles covered by WikiProject Wikify All articles with unsourced statements Articles with unsourced statements from July 2018 Talk Contents About Wikipedia Add links This page was last edited on 18 July 2018, at 06 : 45 ( UTC ). Text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution - ShareAlike License ; additional terms may apply. By using this site, you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Wikipedia ® is a registered trademark of the Wikimedia Foundation, Inc., a non-profit organization. About Wikipedia

Question: what is the meaning of abhi in hindi
Answer: "just now" or "now itself" (ab meaning now)