Avani is a given name, popular in South Asia, and is of Sanskrit origin, meaning "The Earth".
Notable people with the name include: Avani Brandt, American soccer player Avani Chaturvedi (born 1993), Indian pilot Avani Davda (born 1980), Indian executive Avani Dias (born 1991), Sri Lankan-Australian journalist and radio presenter Avani Gregg (born 2002), American social media personality Avani Lekhara (born 2001), Indian sportswoman Avani Modi, Indian actress Avani Nandra-Hart, a character in the BBC series EastEnders Avani Panchal (born 1991), Indian roller skater Avani Prashanth (born 2006), Indian golfer Avani-janashraya Pulakeshin, a Chalukya king