Rajiv
Rajiv (Hindi: राजीव, Rajiv; anglicized also: Rajeev ) is a popular, male, Indian name.
Origin and Meaning
The word comes from Sanskrit and means "striped". It is used in conjunction with the eyes of Rama in the Ramayana - this is referred to therein as " Rajiv Lochan ", ie, as one who has eyes like a lotus so beautiful. In the recent Indo-Aryan languages ( with the exception of Kannadas ) it stands for the " Lotus Flower".
Well-known bearers of the name
- Rajeev Bagga, Indian badminton players
- Rajiv Gandhi, former Prime Minister of India
- Rajiv Kapoor, Indian film actor and son of Raj Kapoor
- Male first name
- Indian People Name