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
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