Sanjeev
Boy name · 6 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Sanjeev: 6 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 1978.
From the Sanskrit roots "sam" (together) and "jiv" (to live), Sanjeev means "life-giving" or "one who revives," a name imbued with vitality. Among its notable bearers is the legendary Indian actor Sanjeev Kumar, celebrated for his powerful performances in films like *Sholay*, and Sanjeev Bhaskar, the British comedian and actor best known for *Goodness Gracious Me*. While no major places share the name directly, its meaning echoes in the Scottish landscape through place-names like Lifton and Livingstone. A common choice among Hindu and Sikh families in Scotland, Sanjeev offers a warm, cross-cultural option that feels both grounding and life-affirming. Its variant, Sanjiv, appears occasionally in records, but Sanjeev remains the most familiar spelling.
Boy 2 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19783 babies
- Latest (1996)
- #4253 babies
- Total births
- 6since 1978
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y