The baby name Sivaji is a Boy name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced SEE-vah-jee.
The baby name Sivaji is a boy name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced SEE-vah-jee.
Sivaji is Marathi, Sanskrit in Origin.
Sivaji is a romanized spelling of Marathi Śivājī, more often written Shivaji in English. Its root is Sanskrit śivá, an early Vedic adjective meaning auspicious, propitious, or benign, later fixed as the name Śiva for the Hindu deity. The final -jī is an Indo-Aryan honorific used in Marathi, Hindi, and related languages, so the name can be read as a reverential form of Shiva rather than a simple compound.
The name is strongly associated with Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the 17th-century Maratha ruler whose memory shaped naming practice in Maharashtra and beyond. Historical accounts also connect his personal name with the goddess Shivai of Shivneri, reflecting regional Shaiva devotion. Sivaji is common as a South Indian transliteration, especially in Tamil and Telugu contexts; the actor Sivaji Ganesan helped make that spelling familiar. Variants include Shivaji, Śivājī, and older English spellings such as Shivajee.
| Sivaji Ganesan Sivaji Ganesan was a prominent Indian actor known for his work in Tamil cinema. He gained fame for his powerful performances in films like 'Parasakthi', 'Veerapandiya Kattabomman', and 'Thiruvilaiyadal'. His acting prowess earned him a place as one of the most respected figures in Indian film history. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IN | 0 | #71 | 1 | 2,963 | |
| KW | 0 | #121 | 1 | 5,216 | |
| BN | Boys | 0 | #138 | 2 | 6,332 |
| AE | 0 | #186 | 2 | 10,220 | |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #422 | 3 | 15,987 |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #556 | 6 | 19,177 |
| BH | 0 | #579 | 9 | 17,937 | |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #605 | 1 | 10,045 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #639 | 59 | 17,960 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #652 | 3 | 13,121 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #681 | 27 | 18,093 |
| LB | 0 | #690 | 1 | 13,263 | |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #704 | 66 | 18,755 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #823 | 59 | 17,948 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #887 | 115 | 16,750 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,001 | 1 | 16,906 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,013 | 2 | 25,931 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,030 | 63 | 22,615 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,050 | 62 | 25,439 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,271 | 2 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,554 | 61 | 28,008 |
Sivaji is popular in 14 countries — most recent births per country:
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