Rajiv
राजीव
/ rah-JEEV /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇲🇺 Mauritius
- Religion
- Universal
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Unique
Meaning & Etymology
Striped, streaked
Striped, streaked
Etymology
Derived from the Sanskrit word rājīva, which means ‘striped’ or ‘streaked’.
Linguistic family: Indo-European > Indo-Iranian > Indo-Aryan > Eastern Hindi
Cultural context
Rajiv is a common name among Indo-Mauritians, reflecting the significant Indian influence in Mauritian culture due to historical migration and settlement.
Symbolism
The name symbolises uniqueness and individuality, often associated with the distinctiveness of stripes or streaks.
Related names
Famous People
Rajiv Gandhi
politics · India · b. 1944
Former Prime Minister of India, serving from 1984 to 1989.