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RajibHindu Male Hindu name meaning

King, Ruler

Pronunciation: rah-jee-b

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Name
Rajib
Meaning
King, Ruler
Origin
Hindu
Religion
Hindu
Language
Sanskrit, Bengali, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
rah-jee-b
Lucky Number
9
9
Lucky Number
Sunday
Lucky Day
Hindu
Origin
Male
Gender

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Meaning Summary

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What does Rajib mean?

Rajib is a male name from Hindu origin meaning "King". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: rah-jee-b. Lucky number: 9. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Source Language

Meaning in Sanskrit

Sanskrit is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.

Rājīb

King, Ruler

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

rah-jee-b

IPA

/rɑdʒiːb/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Hindu

Language Usage

SanskritHindiTamilTeluguMarathiBengali

Religion

Hindu Name Context

Rajib is listed as a hindu male name with Hindu origin. Its meaning is King. Category: Hindu.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

9

Lucky Day

Sunday

Lucky Colors

GoldYellowRed

Lucky Stone

Ruby

Life Path Number

3

Numerology meaning: Creative, Self-Expressive, Talented

Personality

Personality Traits

ConfidentAmbitiousCourageousIntrospectiveAnalyticalDeeply Thoughtful

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

A person who is in control of their own destiny, a leader, an authority figure.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The name "Rajib" holds significant cultural importance in Hindu society as it denotes the traits of a competent and capable leader. The name signifies an individual who exerts authority, governs wisely, and is respected by all due to his or her strong and just rule. This name is often given to children to instill a sense of responsibility and leadership qualities within them from a young age.
The name "Rajib" also holds spiritual significance as it signifies being a ruler or master of one's own mind and actions. It encourages the bearer of the name to strive towards self-mastery, self-discipline, and self-realization. It is a reminder to always be in control of one's thoughts, emotions, and actions, and to govern oneself with wisdom and compassion. In this way, the name "Rajib" serves as a constant inspiration to live a life of integrity, purity, and wisdom, guided by the ultimate goal of realizing the true self.

Cultural Hindu name · Rajib is a modern name and does not have a direct reference in Vedic scriptures.

Historical Usage

Historical References

Rajib Rai Chaudhury was a prominent landlord and politician from the undivided district of Mymensingh in British Bengal. He was the Zamindar of Rajibpur and was known for his contributions to education, particularly in establishing schools. He was also an active member of the Indian National Congress and was elected as a Member of the Legislative Assembly from Mymensingh in 1937.

1930s

Rajib Chakraborty was a Bengali poet, writer, and translator. He was born in 1941 in Kolkata and is known for his works in various genres including poetry, fiction, essays, and translations. He has received numerous awards for his literary contributions, including the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1994 for his collection of poems titled 'Rajib'.

1990s

Famous People

Famous People and Real-World Usage

Historical Figures & Cultural References

Rajib DasRajib ChowdhuryRajib Chatterjee

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🕉️Sanskrit

Rājīb

King, Ruler

🇮🇳Hindi

राजीब

राजा (Raja) + इव (Iv)

🇮🇳Tamil

ராஜிப்

ராஜா (Rājā) + இப் (Ip)

🇮🇳Telugu

రాజిబ్

రాజా (Rājā) + ఇబ్ (Ib)

🇮🇳Marathi

Rajib

हिंदू नाव म्हणजे King, Ruler

🇧🇩Bengali

Rajib

হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ King, Ruler

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