Rajiva

Rajiva is a masculine given name of Indian origin. It is commonly transliterated as Rajive, Rajiv, Rajeev, or Rajib, reflecting different language traditions and transliteration practices. In Sanskrit, rajiva refers to the lotus, a flower that carries symbolic associations with purity, beauty, and spiritual awakening in Indian culture. As a name, Rajiva thus carries connotations of grace and serenity.

The name is widely used across India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and among the Indian diaspora. It appears in Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain communities, where it is chosen for its positive associations with the lotus and its qualities. Variants arise from regional languages and scripts, contributing to a broad set of familiar forms such as Rajiv, Rajeev, and Rajib.

Etymologically, Rajiva is linked to the Sanskrit term for the lotus, a motif that recurs in literature, religion, and art as a symbol of purity emerging from murky waters. As a given name, it is common in contemporary naming practices and continues to be used across generations.

Notable individuals named Rajiva appear in various fields, including academia, public service, and the arts, reflecting the name’s enduring presence in South Asian naming traditions. The form remains prevalent among speakers of Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, Kannada, and other Indian languages, as well as among people of Indian descent worldwide.

See also: Rajiv, Rajeev, Rajib, and other transliterations of the same Sanskrit root.