Rajive

Rajive is a masculine given name used primarily in South Asia, especially in India and among the Indian diaspora. It is a variant spelling of the name Rajiv and is often considered a transcription of the same Sanskrit root. The name is commonly associated with the Sanskrit word rajiva meaning lotus, though etymological interpretations can vary.

In use, Rajive is most prevalent in Indian communities and can be found among speakers of Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, and other languages that borrow from Sanskrit-derived naming practices. The spelling with 'v' or 'vi' reflects transliteration choices from the Devanagari script.

The name has appeared in fictional and contemporary contexts, but there are no universally recognized figures specifically known by the single name Rajive in widely accessible biographical references. People with this name may also be found under variant spellings such as Rajiv, Rajiva, or Rajivendra in different linguistic communities, sometimes leading to cross-reference with related names.

See also Rajiv, Rajiva, and related given names that share the same linguistic origin. Like many Sanskrit-derived names, Rajive is often chosen for its cultural resonance rather than for a literal descriptive meaning in every usage, and its significance can vary among families and regions.