Rajeev
/R-AH-JH-IY-V/
Blue lotus, the cherished one — Rajeev (also Rajiv) is another Sanskrit name for the lotus, specifically the blue lotus (nilkamal). It is one of the names of Vishnu, who is often described in Sanskrit poetry as having lotus-like eyes ("rajiv-lochan"). The name carries the same sacred-beauty connotations as Pankaj but with the specific poetic quality of the blue lotus.
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Yes — Rajeev is a Hindu boy name of Hindi origin, meaning “Blue lotus, the cherished one — Rajeev (also Rajiv) is another Sanskrit name for the lotus, specifically the blue lotus (nilkamal). It is one of the names of Vishnu, who is often described in Sanskrit poetry as having lotus-like eyes ("rajiv-lochan"). The name carries the same sacred-beauty connotations as Pankaj but with the specific poetic quality of the blue lotus.”.
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Meaning & origin
Rajeev is a boy's name of Hindi origin, traditionally used in Hindu families. The name means "Blue lotus, the cherished one — Rajeev (also Rajiv) is another Sanskrit name for the lotus, specifically the blue lotus (nilkamal). It is one of the names of Vishnu, who is often described in Sanskrit poetry as having lotus-like eyes ("rajiv-lochan"). The name carries the same sacred-beauty connotations as Pankaj but with the specific poetic quality of the blue lotus." and belongs to the Beauty cluster — names that carry grace, elegance, and aesthetic wonder.
Common among Indian, American, British families, Rajeev carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
What's Rajeev's birth star?
In Vedic tradition, a baby's name is matched to their nakshatra (birth star) and rashi (moon sign) — usually through its first syllable. Rajeev opens with “Ra.” But whether that's auspicious depends on your baby's exact date, time, and place of birth.
NameRoot works it out for you. Enter your baby's birth details and see exactly which nakshatra and rashi Rajeev aligns with — and how strongly it scores.
See Rajeev's birth-star reading →What does Rajeev's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Rajeev resonates in either tradition.
Rajeev's destiny number is 7 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Rajeev's full reading →
Does Rajeev go with your family's names?
Rajeev breaks into 5 sounds: /R-AH-JH-IY-V/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Rajeev sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Rajeev beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Rajeev — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Rajeev
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Sharing the same meaning
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Common questions about Rajeev
What does the name Rajeev mean?
Rajeev means "Blue lotus, the cherished one — Rajeev (also Rajiv) is another Sanskrit name for the lotus, specifically the blue lotus (nilkamal). It is one of the names of Vishnu, who is often described in Sanskrit poetry as having lotus-like eyes ("rajiv-lochan"). The name carries the same sacred-beauty connotations as Pankaj but with the specific poetic quality of the blue lotus.." It is a boy name of Hindi origin, traditionally used in Hindu families.
Is Rajeev a boy or girl name?
Rajeev is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Rajeev?
Rajeev is of Hindi origin, used in Hindu tradition, commonly among Indian, American, British families.
Is Rajeev a Hindu name?
Yes. Rajeev is a boy name traditionally used in Hindu families, of Hindi origin.
What does Rajeev mean in Hindi?
Rajeev originates from Hindi, where it means "Blue lotus, the cherished one — Rajeev (also Rajiv) is another Sanskrit name for the lotus, specifically the blue lotus (nilkamal). It is one of the names of Vishnu, who is often described in Sanskrit poetry as having lotus-like eyes ("rajiv-lochan"). The name carries the same sacred-beauty connotations as Pankaj but with the specific poetic quality of the blue lotus.."
What are common nicknames for Rajeev?
Common short forms of Rajeev include Raju.
What is the numerology of Rajeev?
Rajeev has a Pythagorean destiny number of 7 — introspection and spiritual wisdom.
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