Lav

lahv'lahv'1 syllable
🇮🇳Hindi
Brave

MEANING

Son of Rama

ORIGIN

Indian

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Sanskrit word 'lava', meaning 'small particle' or 'fragment'. In Hindu mythology, Lav is one of the twin sons of Lord Rama and Sita.

CULTURAL NOTES

Lav is often associated with tales of valor and wisdom in Indian mythology.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Lav, along with his twin brother Kush, is a significant figure in the Ramayana, an ancient Indian epic.

🌐Slavic
Resonant

MEANING

Lion

ORIGIN

Slavic

ETYMOLOGY

Derives from the Old Slavic word 'lav', meaning 'lion'.

CULTURAL NOTES

In Slavic cultures, the lion is a symbol of courage and strength.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Names meaning 'lion' have been popular in many cultures as symbols of bravery and leadership.

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