The baby name Raghav is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈrɑːɡəv/ (RAH-guhv or RAH-ghav).
Raghav is Sanskrit in Origin.
The baby name Raghav is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈrɑːɡəv/ (RAH-guhv or RAH-ghav).
Raghav is Sanskrit in Origin.
Raghav (Sanskrit: Raghava) is a masculine given name stemming from the Sanskrit patronymic Raghava, meaning "descendant of Raghu," the celebrated king of the Ikshvaku/Solar dynasty and ancestor of Lord Rama. In classical literature, especially the Ramayana and later poetry, Raghava is a frequent epithet for Rama, carrying connotations of nobility, rectitude, and valor. Because of this sacred association, the name is widely favored in Hindu traditions and evokes ideals of dharma and royal lineage.
Used across modern India and the diaspora, Raghav is the Hindi-vernacular clipping of Raghava, with the final -a often dropped in North Indian speech. Related forms include Raghava (Sanskrit/ Kannada/ Telugu), Ragav (simplified spelling), Raghu (the ancestral name), and Raghavan (South Indian patronymic "of Raghu"). Contemporary feminine adaptations such as Raghavi also appear. The name remains popular for its classical roots, pan-Indian familiarity, and dignified, auspicious meaning.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IN | 0 | #63 | 9 | 2,963 | |
| CY | Boys | 0 | #131 | 1 | 3,473 |
| CR | 0 | #165 | 1 | 5,526 | |
| Sweden | Boys | 2021 | #182 | 2 | 1,578 |
| AE | 0 | #183 | 5 | 10,220 | |
| SG | 0 | #277 | 6 | 11,010 | |
| Canada | Boys | 2024 | #280 | 27 | 2,588 |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #330 | 2 | 9,639 |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #332 | 1 | 7,401 |
| PL | Boys | 0 | #340 | 1 | 6,459 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #342 | 2 | 15,378 |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #344 | 14 | 8,477 |
| MY | 0 | #354 | 1 | 12,352 | |
| HK | 0 | #357 | 1 | 8,483 | |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #362 | 1,000 | 16,750 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #406 | 3 | 11,440 |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #466 | 1 | 10,523 |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #508 | 3 | 10,188 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #525 | 1 | 11,303 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #526 | 1 | 12,621 |
| BH | 0 | #535 | 19 | 17,937 | |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #547 | 1 | 10,981 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #551 | 7 | 12,905 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #560 | 2 | 19,177 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #565 | 1 | 10,162 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #574 | 2 | 12,054 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #599 | 7 | 10,045 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #607 | 25 | 13,121 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #631 | 2 | 18,916 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #663 | 45 | 18,093 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #664 | 34 | 17,960 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #743 | 27 | 18,755 |
| SY | 0 | #767 | 1 | 11,684 | |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #822 | 71 | 7,044 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #825 | 57 | 17,948 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #992 | 101 | 22,615 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,000 | 2 | 16,906 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 1 | 14,742 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,011 | 4 | 25,931 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,092 | 20 | 25,439 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,232 | 3 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,271 | 2 | 25,619 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,461 | 11 | 10,046 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,536 | 79 | 28,008 |
Raghav is popular in 34 countries — most recent births per country:
Did we miss something about this name? Let us know!