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The baby name Sanjeev is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced suhn-JEEV (IPA: /sənˈdʒiːv/).

Sanjeev is Sanskrit in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Sanskrit
Pronunciation: suhn-JEEV (IPA: /sənˈdʒiːv/)

What is the meaning of the name Sanjeev ?

The baby name Sanjeev is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced suhn-JEEV (IPA: /sənˈdʒiːv/).

Sanjeev is Sanskrit in Origin.

Sanjeev is a masculine Indian name from Sanskrit Sañjīva (saṃ- + jīv, “to live”), meaning “alive,” “revived,” or “life‑giving.” Related Sanskrit forms include sañjīvana (“revival, reanimation”) and sañjīvinī, the fabled restorative herb of epic lore; these reinforce the name’s connotations of vitality and renewal. By extension, Sanjeev can be interpreted as “reviver” or “one who restores life.”

Used across North India and now pan‑Indian, the name appears in many scripts and speech communities. Common variants and regional spellings include Sanjiv (Hindi/Marathi), Sanjeeva (Kannada/Telugu/Sinhala), Sanjeewa (Sri Lankan), Sanjeevan (Tamil/Malayalam/Punjabi), and Sanjeeban (Bengali/Odia). Feminine counterparts include Sanjeevani and, regionally, Sanjeeva. Nicknames: Sanju, Jeev. Cultural visibility rose in the 20th century via figures such as actor Sanjeev Kumar and comedian Sanjeev Bhaskar, supporting continued use in the Indian diaspora.

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Famous people with the name Sanjeev

Sanjeev Kumar Actor · Born 1938 · India Sanjeev Kumar was a celebrated Indian actor best known for his powerful performances in Hindi cinema, especially in films like Sholay, Aandhi, and Koshish. Born Harihar Jethalal Jariwala, he was admired for his remarkable versatility and is widely regarded as one of the finest actors in Indian film history.

Sanjeev – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
IN 0 #48 23 2,963
CY 0 #60 1 1,632
MV Boys 0 #75 5 3,375
JP 0 #77 1 4,057
QA 0 #88 13 7,011
IN Boys 0 #99 4,758 16,750
OM 0 #102 15 6,215
PH 0 #109 2 5,607
KW 0 #117 5 5,216
CY Boys 0 #124 8 3,473
ID Boys 0 #134 2 4,130
BN Boys 0 #136 4 6,332
MU 0 #137 1 3,613
MU Boys 0 #150 265 8,477
BW Boys 0 #154 1 4,685
AE 0 #160 18 10,220
CR 0 #165 1 5,526
MO Boys 0 #229 6 5,842
PT 0 #249 2 4,161
TW Boys 0 #256 1 7,111
HR Boys 0 #259 1 3,997
GR Boys 0 #269 5 6,912
NG 0 #271 2 5,926
AF Boys 0 #273 2 3,535
JM Girls 0 #278 1 7,507
SG 0 #278 5 11,010
JP Boys 0 #284 14 7,909
Canada Boys 2004 #290 6 2,100
JM Boys 0 #292 2 6,876
KZ Boys 0 #294 3 6,578
CZ Boys 0 #301 5 6,530
SA 0 #306 7 10,560
QA Boys 0 #312 472 18,093
CN Boys 0 #323 9 9,639
DK Boys 0 #332 1 7,401
QA Girls 0 #336 8 15,378
MY 0 #346 9 12,352
BH 0 #350 206 17,937
AE Boys 0 #354 1,251 22,615
PT Boys 0 #355 13 7,951
HK 0 #357 1 8,483
GH Boys 0 #360 2 8,138
KW Boys 0 #361 485 18,755
MU Girls 0 #361 2 8,539
JO Boys 0 #365 13 7,057
PH Boys 0 #371 13 11,440
Finland Boys 0 #376 52 2,041
OM Boys 0 #378 688 17,948
OM Girls 0 #380 17 15,987
France Boys 2021 #385 3 2,865
YE 0 #396 3 8,639
ZA 0 #433 15 14,421
SD Boys 0 #436 10 10,523
IN Girls 0 #503 129 13,121
CR Boys 0 #504 7 10,188
PA Boys 0 #505 1 9,305
HK Boys 0 #514 14 12,905
RU Boys 0 #522 5 12,621
RU Girls 0 #523 1 11,913
IQ Girls 0 #525 1 11,303
AE Girls 0 #528 26 20,968
KW Girls 0 #556 6 19,177
LY 0 #557 3 12,703
IR Boys 0 #561 5 10,162
PS Boys 0 #561 1 10,655
SG Boys 0 #572 126 17,960
CM Boys 0 #575 1 12,054
BD Boys 0 #599 7 10,045
IL Boys 0 #624 2 10,983
IQ Boys 0 #648 20 13,071
Finland Boys 2026 #678 5 3,552
LB 0 #686 5 13,263
CL Boys 0 #700 1 13,390
SA Boys 0 #723 1,293 28,008
SY 0 #767 1 11,684
United States Boys 2019 #884 8 7,235
SA Girls 0 #907 29 25,931
Spain Boys 0 #911 20 5,610
NL Boys 0 #918 34 5,873
EG Boys 0 #922 4 15,035
Germany Boys 0 #934 19 5,697
NG Boys 0 #934 18 16,906
MY Boys 0 #955 157 25,439
MY Girls 0 #1,068 5 24,821
ZA Boys 0 #1,097 82 25,619
DZ 0 #1,230 5 20,130
IT Boys 0 #1,248 224 10,046
TR 0 #1,249 6 19,440

Sanjeev is popular in 59 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
Canada
France
Scotland, United Kingdom
AE

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People also ask about Sanjeev

Sanjeev is predominantly a boy's name.
Sanjeev is a 2 syllable name, pronounced suhn-JEEV (IPA: /sənˈdʒiːv/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Sanjiv, Sanjeeva, Sanjeevan and Sanjiva.
Yes — Sanjeev ranked #290 in Canada in 2004, and appears in official birth registries across 5 countries.
Sanjeev ranks highest in Canada (#290 in 2004).
Sanjeev's popularity is declining significantly. It moved from #869 in 2009 to #884 in 2019 in United States.
Yes — 1 notable people named Sanjeev are in our database, including Sanjeev Kumar (Actor).