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Luv

♂ Boy

Pronounced LUV /ˈlʌv/Medium

Meaning: Luv reads as an English word-name spelling of 'love,' and separately as the Sanskrit name Luv (Lava), a son of Rama and Sita in the Ramayana. Used here for a boy; we note both the word-name and Sanskrit routes respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm word-name: Luv spells 'love,' and is also a Sanskrit name for a son of Rama (said 'LUV'). Both routes we note.
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Origin LowEnglish, Sanskrit
MeaningLuv reads as an English word-name spelling of 'love,' and separately as the Sanskrit name Luv (Lava), a son of Rama and Sita in the Ramayana. Used here for a boy; we note both the word-name and Sanskrit routes respectfully.
U.S. rank (2025)#13168 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 86

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201719912025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

As a boy's name, Luv reads as an English word-name for 'love' and as the Sanskrit Luv, a son of Rama in the Ramayana. We note both the word-name and heritage routes (said 'LUV').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely for boys. Rare, warm, and dual-rooted.

Did you know? Luv works as a playful spelling of 'love,' and also stands as the Sanskrit name Luv — a son of Rama and Sita in the Ramayana — which we note respectfully (said 'LUV').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Luv — English word-name 'love'; also Sanskrit Luv, son of Rama

Variations

LavLoveLuvv

Nicknames

LuvyLu

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Luv mean?

Luv is an English word-name spelling 'love,' and also the Sanskrit name Luv, a son of Rama; we note both routes.

How do you pronounce Luv?

It's said LUV /ˈlʌv/ — one syllable.

Is Luv a boy or girl name?

Here Luv is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Luv?

Luv is a very rare name for boys in the U.S.

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