Meaning and Etymology
Raghav is a modern form of the Sanskrit name Raghava. It is interpreted as “descendant of Raghu”, an epithet of the deity Rama.[1][3][5][6]
Origin and Language Usage
The name originates from Sanskrit. It is documented in contemporary use among speakers of Hindi, Marathi and Punjabi (Gurmukhi script).[1]
Pronunciation
Hindi: /ˈɾɑː.ɡʱəʋ/
Marathi: /ˈɾa.ɡʱəʋ/[1]
Spellings and Variants
- Raghav – primary Roman spelling.
- Raaghav – alternative spelling recorded in name statistics.[2]
- Ragav – another variant.[2]
- Native scripts: राघव (Devanagari), ਰਾਘਵ (Gurmukhi).[1]
Editorial Review
This draft awaits editorial review.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Raghav mean?
Raghav means “descendant of Raghu”, an epithet of the god Rama.[3][5][6]
In which languages is Raghav used?
The name is used in Hindi, Marathi and Punjabi, written as राघव and ਰਾਘਵ respectively.[1]
How is Raghav pronounced?
In Hindi it is pronounced /ˈɾɑː.ɡʱəʋ/ and in Marathi /ˈɾa.ɡʱəʋ/.[1]
Related terms
References
Follow the sources to explore the evidence and context behind this article.
- User-submitted name Raghav - Behind the Name; https://www.behindthename.com/name/raghav/submitted
- Raghav, Raaghav or Ragav? 3 ways to spell Raghav | NamePlay.org; https://nameplay.org/ways-to-spell-Raghav
- Raghav — English Explanatory Dictionary; https://legost.in/en/utilities/dictionary/raghav
- Raghav — First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names; https://namedary.com/names/raghav
- Raghav — definition and meaning | FreeDict; https://freedict.com/word/raghav