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Raghav

Raghav (name) means a male given name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "descendant of Raghu" and used as an epithet of the god Rama. Example: “Raghav is a popular name across northern India.”

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A male given name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "descendant of Raghu" and used as an epithet of the god Rama.
"Raghav is a popular name across northern India."

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In plain EnglishAn Indian boy's name linked to the legendary king Raghu and the god Rama.

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Etymology

From Sanskrit राघव (rāghava), "descendant of Raghu."

Origin: Sanskrit

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What does “Raghav” mean?

The word “Raghav” means a male given name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "descendant of Raghu" and used as an epithet of the god Rama. In plain terms, an Indian boy's name linked to the legendary king Raghu and the god Rama.

How do you use “Raghav” in a sentence?

Here is “Raghav” used in a sentence: “Raghav is a popular name across northern India.”

What part of speech is “Raghav”?

“Raghav” is a name.

Where does the word “Raghav” come from?

The word “Raghav” comes from Sanskrit. From Sanskrit राघव (rāghava), "descendant of Raghu.".

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