Indian name meaning
Raghav
♂ BoyRa·ghav · 2 syllables
A name of Lord Rama
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Compassionate, idealistic and generous — moved by big causes and helping others.
| R | a | g | h | a | v |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 6 |
2 + 1 + 3 + 5 + 1 + 6 = 18, then 1 + 8 = 9. So Raghav carries the name number 9.
About the name Raghav
Raghav is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “A name of Lord Rama.”
Spoken aloud it is Ra·ghav — 2 syllables. Raghav is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Raghav mean?
Raghav means “A name of Lord Rama.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Raghav a boy or a girl name?
Raghav is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Raghav?
Raghav is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Raghav?
Raghav has 2 syllables and is said as Ra·ghav.
What is the numerology number of the name Raghav?
In the Chaldean system, Raghav has the name number 9, “The Humanitarian.”
Is Raghav a common name in India?
Raghav appears 2 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “rare.”
What names go well with Raghav?
For a sister to Raghav, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Rachana, Radha, Ragini or Heera all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Raghav?
Madhav, Keshav, Vaibhav or Rishav share Raghav's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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