Rajiv

Rajiv Meaning & Origin

About Rajiv
The name "Rajiv" is of Indian origin and is derived from the Sanskrit word "rajivam," meaning "lotus flower." It is a masculine name commonly used in India and other South Asian countries. The lotus flower holds significant symbolism in various cultures, representing purity, enlightenment, and spiritual growth. Therefore, the name "Rajiv" is often associated with qualities such as beauty, grace, and spiritual awakening.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Rajiv are male.

Rajiv Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -37.50% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RJF
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R0201
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AA0 JH IY1 V
🌐 IPA
/rɑˈʤiv/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RJF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R210

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rajiv in Braille

Here's how to represent Rajiv in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Rajiv in braille

How to Spell the Name Rajiv in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Rajiv using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Rajiv in sign language

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