The nameRajiv
Rajiv is a Sanskrit name of the lotus.
- Boy's name
- Sanskrit
Meaning
Rajiv is a Sanskrit word for the blue lotus.
Origin
Sanskrit.
History
In England and Wales Rajiv reached 1263rd place in 1998. In the United States its best rank is 1238th, in 1985.
Famous people named Rajiv
- Rajiv Gandhi, prime minister of India
Popularity of the name Rajiv
Rajiv in the United States
Rajiv was most popular in the United States in the 1980s, with 272 births over the decade, 33% of all recorded babies named Rajiv. Its rise began around 1964, and it peaked in 1985. Half of all babies named Rajiv in the United States were born before 1988, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rajiv mean?
Rajiv is a Sanskrit word for the blue lotus.
What is the origin of the name Rajiv?
Sanskrit.
Is Rajiv a girl's or a boy's name?
Rajiv is a boy's name.
Who are famous people named Rajiv?
Rajiv Gandhi, prime minister of India.