Rajib
Rajib is a Hindu boy name of Sanskrit, via Bengali origin, meaning “Blue lotus”.
| Meaning | Blue lotus |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Sanskrit, via Bengali |
| Written as | রাজীব |
| Pronunciation | RAA-jeeb |
| Tradition | Hindu, Muslim |
| Used in | Bangladesh, India |
Meaning and origin of Rajib
Rajib is the Bengali form of Rajiv, from the Sanskrit rājīva, a name for the blue or striped lotus. Bengali regularly turns a final v into b, which is why Rajiv becomes Rajib. The meaning 'sun' sometimes listed for it is not correct. The name is used by both Hindu and Muslim Bengalis, and is common in Bangladesh as well as in West Bengal.
Is Rajib a Hindu name?
In Hindu tradition the lotus is linked with Vishnu and Lakshmi, and rājīvalocana, 'lotus-eyed', is an epithet of Rama and Krishna. In Bangladesh many Muslim families use Rajib simply as a Bengali name.
How popular is Rajib?
Common in Bangladesh and West Bengal.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rajib mean?
Rajib means 'Blue lotus'. It is of Sanskrit, via Bengali origin.
Is Rajib a Hindu name?
In Hindu tradition the lotus is linked with Vishnu and Lakshmi, and rājīvalocana, 'lotus-eyed', is an epithet of Rama and Krishna. In Bangladesh many Muslim families use Rajib simply as a Bengali name.
How do you pronounce Rajib?
Rajib is pronounced RAA-jeeb.
Is Rajib a boy or girl name?
Rajib is usually a boy name.