Indian name meaning
Rajeev
♂ BoyRa·jeev · 2 syllables
A blue lotus
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
- Also spelled
- Rajiv
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Sensitive, cooperative and diplomatic — happiest building harmony and close bonds.
| R | a | j | e | e | v |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 6 |
2 + 1 + 1 + 5 + 5 + 6 = 20, then 2 + 0 = 2. So Rajeev carries the name number 2.
About the name Rajeev
Rajeev 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 blue lotus.”
Spoken aloud it is Ra·jeev — 2 syllables. You will also see it written as Rajiv; both spellings are the same name. Rajeev appears regularly in Indian public population records: recognisable, without being one of the most-used names.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rajeev mean?
Rajeev means “A blue lotus.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Rajeev a boy or a girl name?
Rajeev is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Rajeev?
Rajeev is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Rajeev?
Rajeev has 2 syllables and is said as Ra·jeev.
What are the other spellings of Rajeev?
Rajeev is also commonly spelled Rajiv. All of these are the same name with the same meaning.
What is the numerology number of the name Rajeev?
In the Chaldean system, Rajeev has the name number 2, “The Peacemaker.”
Is Rajeev a common name in India?
Rajeev appears 48 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “common.”
What names go well with Rajeev?
For a sister to Rajeev, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Rachana, Radha, Ragini or Indira all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Rajeev?
Neev, Sanjeev, Dev or Mahadev share Rajeev's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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