"Rajiv" meaning in English

See Rajiv in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Forms: Rajeev [alternative]
Etymology: From Sanskrit राजीव (rājīva), via various Indian languages. The name means 'lotus flower' in Hindi. In Sanskrit, the word means 'Sri Krishna'. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|sa|राजीव}} Sanskrit राजीव (rājīva) Head templates: {{en-prop}} Rajiv
  1. A male given name from Sanskrit of Indian usage. Derived forms: Raj

Alternative forms

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