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Rajveer

♂ Boy

Pronounced RAHJ-veer /ˈrɑdʒ.vir/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit raj, 'king, royal, kingdom', plus vir/veer, 'a hero, brave, valiant' — 'a royal hero; a brave king'Medium

In 30 seconds: A royal hero: Rajveer is Sanskrit for 'a royal hero; a brave king'. Strong, regal, and warm (said 'RAHJ-veer').

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Origin MediumSanskrit, Punjabi

MeaningFrom Sanskrit raj, 'king, royal, kingdom', plus vir/veer, 'a hero, brave, valiant' — 'a royal hero; a brave king'

U.S. rank (2024)#5818 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births16 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2016

Total births (all-time)≈ 487

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Rajveer comes from Sanskrit raj, 'king, royal, kingdom', plus vir/veer, 'a hero, brave, valiant' — 'a royal hero; a brave king'. A strong, regal, modern Indian boys' name, much loved among Hindu and Sikh families (said 'RAHJ-veer'; nicknames Raj, Veer).

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, a-royal-hero at the root, and regal.

Did you know? Rajveer means 'a royal hero; a brave king' (Sanskrit raj, 'king, royal', plus veer, 'a hero, brave') — a strong, regal name, popular among Hindus and Sikhs (said 'RAHJ-veer').

Overall data confidence 74%

Sanskrit references — Rajveer — etymology

Variations

RajvirRajbirRaghuveer

Nicknames

Raj

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rajveer mean?

Rajveer is Sanskrit for 'a royal hero; a brave king' (raj, 'royal', plus veer, 'hero').

How do you pronounce Rajveer?

It's said RAHJ-veer /ˈrɑdʒ.vir/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Rajveer a boy or girl name?

Rajveer is a boy's name.

How popular is Rajveer?

Rajveer is a rare name in the U.S.