Sivaji
Sanskrit · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Sivaji
Sivaji derives from Sanskrit, combining "Siva" (another name for the Hindu god Shiva) with the diminutive suffix "-ji," meaning "Lord Shiva" or a reverent form addressing Shiva.
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Etymology
Sivaji derives from Sanskrit, combining "Siva" (another name for the Hindu god Shiva) with the diminutive suffix "-ji," meaning "Lord Shiva" or a reverent form addressing Shiva. The name is primarily used in Hindu cultures, particularly in India, and gained historical prominence through Sivaji Bhonsle (1630–1680), the Marathi warrior-king and founder of the Maratha Empire who is celebrated as a symbol of Hindu resistance and regional autonomy.
Sivaji currently ranks #3,468 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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