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Radjiv

Quick answerRadjiv is a variant spelling of Rajiv, derived from Sanskrit "rāja" meaning "king" or "ruler," combined with the suffix "-iv" to form an adjective denoting royal or kingly qualities.

Sanskrit · Boy · 2 syllables

R
Rare

Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#5,690
TrendStable
Peak year1991
Syllables2
OriginSanskrit
LanguageSanskrit
CultureIndian
ReligionHinduism
Numerology1 Chaldean 6
Global rank#5,690

Popularity over time

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Radjiv

Radjiv is a variant spelling of Rajiv, derived from Sanskrit "rāja" meaning "king" or "ruler," combined with the suffix "-iv" to form an adjective denoting royal or kingly qualities.

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Etymology

Radjiv is a variant spelling of Rajiv, derived from Sanskrit "rāja" meaning "king" or "ruler," combined with the suffix "-iv" to form an adjective denoting royal or kingly qualities. The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, with historical prominence through figures like former Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi (1944–1991).

Radjiv currently ranks #5,690 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1991.

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