Indian name meaning
Nataraj
♂ BoyNa·ta·raj · 3 syllables
The king of dance; Lord Shiva
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Caring, responsible and warm — a natural carer drawn to family and harmony.
| N | a | t | a | r | a | j |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
5 + 1 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 1 = 15, then 1 + 5 = 6. So Nataraj carries the name number 6.
About the name Nataraj
Nataraj is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “The king of dance; Lord Shiva.”
Spoken aloud it is Na·ta·raj — 3 syllables. Nataraj is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nataraj mean?
Nataraj means “The king of dance; Lord Shiva.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Nataraj a boy or a girl name?
Nataraj is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Nataraj?
Nataraj is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Nataraj?
Nataraj has 3 syllables and is said as Na·ta·raj.
What is the numerology number of the name Nataraj?
In the Chaldean system, Nataraj has the name number 6, “The Nurturer.”
Is Nataraj a common name in India?
Nataraj does not appear in the set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records we check. Those cover adults, so a name popular with today's newborns can still score zero.
What names go well with Nataraj?
For a sister to Nataraj, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Naina, Nakshatra, Nalini or Rishika all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Nataraj?
Vraj, Yuvraj, Rituraj or Viraj share Nataraj's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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