Sanjiv

Meaning of Sanjiv

Sanjiv carries a spark of life in every syllable. Its roots lie in ancient Sanskrit, where it means “giving life” or “reviving”—think of a sunrise gently waking the world. In Hindi, it’s pronounced sun-jeev (/sʌnˈdʒiːv/), a soft but lively sound. Across India, families choose this name for its promise of vitality and hope. It even nods to the mythical Sanjivani herb from the Ramayana, famed for its miraculous healing power. Though still rare in the US, Sanjiv has popped up steadily on baby-name charts, a quiet star on the rise. It feels like a friend who brings fresh energy to any room—a name that smiles back. In life’s big story, Sanjiv is the hero’s first breath, full of possibility and promise.

Pronunciation

Hindi

• Pronunced as sun-jeev (/sʌnˈdʒiːv/)

• Sanjeev
• Sanjit