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The baby name rajeev is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /rəˈdʒiːv/ (rah-JEEV).

rajeev is Sanskrit in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Sanskrit
Pronunciation: /rəˈdʒiːv/ (rah-JEEV)

What is the meaning of the name rajeev ?

The baby name rajeev is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /rəˈdʒiːv/ (rah-JEEV).

rajeev is Sanskrit in Origin.

Rajeev derives from Sanskrit rājīva (राजीव), denoting the blue or 'striped' lotus, a classical symbol of purity and calm. In Sanskrit it appears in compounds like rājīva-lochana, "lotus-eyed," an epithet of Rama and Vishnu. Though often associated with royalty because rāj means "rule," the name's etymological core is botanical.

Used across India in the 20th century and widely adopted in the diaspora, it gained visibility through figures such as Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi and tennis player Rajeev Ram. Usage spans Hindu, Sikh, and Jain communities and occurs in Nepal and Sri Lanka. Variants include Rajiv (standard), Rajib (Bengali/Assamese), Rajeeb (Anglicized), and Rajeevan (South Indian); related nicknames are Raj and Raju. Meaning centers on the lotus's serenity, beauty, and auspicious renewal, giving Rajeev a timeless yet pan-regional appeal.

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rajeev – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
BN 0 #32 1 2,297
IN 0 #62 23 2,963
MV Boys 0 #72 8 3,375
JP 0 #76 2 4,057
QA 0 #94 19 7,011
OM 0 #109 36 6,215
KW 0 #110 14 5,216
PH 0 #110 1 5,607
CY Boys 0 #130 2 3,473
MU 0 #130 8 3,613
BN Boys 0 #137 3 6,332
BW Boys 0 #154 1 4,685
CR 0 #165 1 5,526
AE 0 #170 51 10,220
MT Boys 0 #179 1 4,064
BD 0 #241 1 5,992
AO Boys 0 #249 1 5,568
GR Boys 0 #272 2 6,912
NG 0 #272 1 5,926
AF Boys 0 #274 1 3,535
SG 0 #275 8 11,010
JM Boys 0 #289 5 6,876
KZ Boys 0 #294 3 6,578
JP Boys 0 #295 9 7,909
SA 0 #295 27 10,560
CN Boys 0 #325 7 9,639
DK Boys 0 #331 2 7,401
QA Girls 0 #338 6 15,378
PL Boys 0 #340 1 6,459
MU Boys 0 #349 132 8,477
MY 0 #350 5 12,352
HK 0 #354 4 8,483
MU Girls 0 #362 1 8,539
PT Boys 0 #376 6 7,951
JO Boys 0 #384 6 7,057
YE 0 #386 13 8,639
PH Boys 0 #403 6 11,440
OM Girls 0 #409 19 15,987
SD Boys 0 #463 4 10,523
ZA 0 #468 7 14,421
CR Boys 0 #505 6 10,188
RU Boys 0 #523 4 12,621
BH 0 #546 360 17,937
HK Boys 0 #550 8 12,905
KW Girls 0 #552 10 19,177
LY 0 #556 4 12,703
PS Boys 0 #559 3 10,655
IR Boys 0 #565 1 10,162
AE Girls 0 #581 17 20,968
BD Boys 0 #592 17 10,045
IL Boys 0 #623 3 10,983
IN Girls 0 #624 85 13,121
SG Girls 0 #632 1 18,916
IQ Boys 0 #688 10 13,071
QA Boys 0 #699 547 18,093
SG Boys 0 #702 109 17,960
KW Boys 0 #761 590 18,755
OM Boys 0 #874 1,508 17,948
EG Boys 0 #922 4 15,035
NG Boys 0 #981 21 16,906
SA Girls 0 #982 36 25,931
IN Boys 0 #993 3,650 16,750
AE Boys 0 #1,084 1,826 22,615
MY Boys 0 #1,136 76 25,439
MA 0 #1,199 1 20,986
ZA Boys 0 #1,234 44 25,619
TR 0 #1,253 2 19,440
SA Boys 0 #1,610 1,652 28,008

rajeev is popular in 43 countries — most recent births per country:

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People also ask about rajeev

rajeev is predominantly a boy's name.
rajeev is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /rəˈdʒiːv/ (rah-JEEV).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Rajiv, Rajeev, Rajive, Rājīv and Rajib.
rajeev is a name of Sanskrit origin, traditionally used in India. It doesn't appear in the major international birth registries we track, but it is an established name within India and its diaspora communities.