Indian name meaning

Luv

♂ Boy

Luv · 1 syllable

One of the twin sons of Lord Rama

Origin
Sanskrit
Most used by
Hindu families
Commonly used in
North & Central India
Also spelled
Lav
How common is this name?Uncommon

From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).

6
Name number 6 · The Nurturer

Caring, responsible and warm — a natural carer drawn to family and harmony.

Chaldean letter values for Luv
Luv
366

3 + 6 + 6 = 15, then 1 + 5 = 6. So Luv carries the name number 6.

About the name Luv

Luv is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “One of the twin sons of Lord Rama.”

Spoken aloud it is Luv — 1 syllable. You will also see it written as Lav; both spellings are the same name. Luv turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Luv mean?

Luv means “One of the twin sons of Lord Rama.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.

Is Luv a boy or a girl name?

Luv is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.

What is the origin and religion of the name Luv?

Luv is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.

How do you pronounce Luv?

Luv has 1 syllable and is said as Luv.

What are the other spellings of Luv?

Luv is also commonly spelled Lav. All of these are the same name with the same meaning.

What is the numerology number of the name Luv?

In the Chaldean system, Luv has the name number 6, “The Nurturer.”

Is Luv a common name in India?

Luv appears 3 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”

What names go well with Luv?

For a sister to Luv, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Lakshmi, Lalita, Lasya or Durga all pair naturally with it.

Which names sound similar to Luv?

Dhruv share Luv's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.

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