Boy • Traditional Tamil
Rajiv
இராஜிவ்
Signature Meaning
Rajiv is a common Tamil and pan‑Indian name. It derives from the Sanskrit rājīv and is traditionally associated with the lotus flower. The name is often interpreted as “lotus” or “striped,” evoking qualities of purity, beauty, and renewal.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginSanskrit
Style / Category
TraditionalNatureSpiritual
Starts withஇ / R
Syllables2 syllables
NumerologyNumerology is a traditional number-based interpretation. Use it as cultural guidance, not as a rule.
4· Destiny Path
Pronunciation Guide
Say it likeih-RAAH-jiv
Tamil syllablesஇ-ரா-ஜி-வ்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./iɾaːd͡ʒiv/
Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
RaajivRajeevRaajeevRajiwRaajiwRajeew