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Sanjiv is a masculine name of Sanskrit origin primarily used in Indian cultures, particularly among Hindu communities. It means 'long-lived' or 'eternally living,' derived from Sanskrit 'san'…
Sanskrit
"striped"
Known here via the son of Indira Gandhi, who himself became prime minister of India.
Hebrew
"pleasant, gentle"
One of several similar Hebrew names, this example has an agreeable meaning. Pronounced ah-DEEV.
"raven"
Idiosyncratic Hebrew choice.
Olov is a masculine Scandinavian name, primarily used in Sweden and Norway as a variant of Olaf or Olof. It derives from the Old Norse name Áleifr, composed of elements meaning 'ancestor' and 'heir'…
Olav is a masculine Scandinavian name, particularly popular in Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. It derives from the Old Norse name Óláfr, composed of the elements 'ancestor' and 'heir' or 'descendant,'…
Olev is an Estonian and Scandinavian masculine name with ancient roots. It's a variant of Olaf, which derives from the Old Norse name Áleifr, composed of elements meaning "ancestor's relic" or…
Diminutive of Yaniv, Hebrew; Neville, English; or Nevin, Irish
"he will prosper; new town; holy"
Short and strong multicultural option for a son. Nev Schulman (born Yaniv) is the creator of the MTV series Catfish .
Merv is a masculine name that typically serves as a shortened form of Mervyn, which has Welsh origins meaning 'sea hill' or possibly Celtic roots meaning 'mariner.' The name gained some recognition…
Diminutive of Harvey; French
"battle worthy"
Short form of Harvey, variation of Harve.
Marv is a diminutive form of Marvin, which derived from the Old English name Mærwine, meaning 'famous friend.' It combines the elements 'mær' (famous) and 'wine' (friend). As a standalone name, Marv…
Attractive Sanskrit boy name given to 22 American baby boys one recent year.
Kev is primarily a shortened form of Kevin, a name of Irish origin meaning 'handsome' or 'gentle birth.' Originally derived from the Irish name Caoimhín, Kev has evolved into a standalone name in…
Jov is a masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a short form of Jovian or Jovan, names derived from Latin 'Jovianus,' relating to Jupiter (Jove), the Roman king of gods.…
Jarv is a unique masculine name with Scandinavian roots, likely derived as a short form of names like Jarvid or as a variant of Jarvi, which means 'lake' in Finnish. This concise, strong-sounding…
Irv is a masculine name primarily used as a diminutive of Irving, which has Old English origins meaning 'green water' or 'sea friend.' This short, punchy name gained modest popularity in the early to…
Akiv is a masculine name with possible Hebrew origins, potentially related to the name Akiva or Akiba, which means 'to protect' or 'to shield.' In Jewish tradition, Rabbi Akiva was a famous sage and…
Gusztav is a masculine name of Hungarian origin, equivalent to the more widely recognized Gustav. Derived from the Old Norse elements 'Gautr' (referring to the Geats, an ancient Scandinavian people)…
Garv is a masculine name with profound significance in Indian culture, particularly within Hindi language traditions. Derived from Sanskrit, it literally means 'pride' or 'honor,' conveying a sense…
Hebrew, meaning unknown
An attractive Hebrew name with an abundance of nickname options — Lev, Levi, Dov, and Dovi.