Rajiv
Meaning of Rajiv
Rajiv is a male name with Indian origins. In Indian English, it is pronounced as rah-jeev (/rɑːˈdʒiːv/). The name Rajiv has variations such as Rajeev. Looking at the data for newborns in the United States of America, we can see that the name Rajiv has been given to a small number of babies each year. It ranked 12,126 in 2019 and has fluctuated in popularity over the years. The name Rajiv carries a sense of cultural heritage and is associated with qualities like intelligence and leadership. It would be a unique choice for parents looking for a name with Indian roots.
Pronunciation
Indian English
- Pronunced as rah-jeev (/rɑːˈdʒiːv/)
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Notable People Named Rajiv
| Rajiv Ratna Gandhi was the 6th Prime Minister of India, serving from 1984 to 1989 and becoming the youngest Indian prime minister at the age of 40. |
| Rajiv Kumar, a former Indian Administrative Service officer, became the 25th Chief Election Commissioner of India on May 15, 2022, following Sushil Chandra. |
| Rajiv Joseph is an American playwright known for his acclaimed works, including Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo and Describe the Night. |
| Rajiv Pratap Rudy is an Indian politician from the Bharatiya Janata Party and a Member of Parliament representing Saran in Bihar, India. |
| Theratil Rajiv Ouseph is a former English badminton player who achieved the title of European Men's Singles Champion in 2017. |
| Rajiv Kumar is an Indian economist who has held prominent positions in government and academia, including serving as the second vice-chairman of the NITI Aayog and as chancellor of Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Pune. |
| Rajiv Kapoor was a prominent Indian actor, film producer, and director, known for his role in Ram Teri Ganga Maili, and was part of the renowned Kapoor family in Bollywood. |
| Rajiv Dixit was an Indian activist known for promoting ayurveda and swadeshi culture while opposing allopathic medicine and multinational corporations. |
| Rajiv Jain is an Indian politician associated with the Bharatiya Janata Party, having held positions such as State Vice President and Media Advisor to the Chief Minister of Haryana. |
| Rajiv Memani is the Chairman & Regional Managing Partner of EY India and a member of EY’s Global Executive Board. |
| Rajiv Goswami was an Indian activist known for his self-immolation protest against the implementation of the Mandal Commission recommendations, which sparked widespread protests and a renaming of the AIIMS intersection in Delhi to Rajiv Chowk. |
| Rajiv Kumar is an Indian former first-class cricketer who played for Bihar and Jharkhand and currently serves as the head coach of Jharkhand and fielding coach for Chennai Super Kings. |
| Rajiv Bajaj is an Indian businessman and the managing director of Bajaj Auto, known for introducing the successful Pulsar range of motorcycles. |
| Rajiv Anchal is a versatile artist known for his work as a film director, screenwriter, and sculptor in Malayalam language cinema, with notable works including the acclaimed film "Guru" and his first English language film "Beyond The Soul." |
| Rajiv Patil was a renowned Marathi film director, known for directing award-winning films like Jogwa and 72 Miles: Ek Pravas. |
