Indian name meaning
Raja
♂ BoyRa·ja · 2 syllables
King; ruler
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Curious, adaptable and freedom-loving — thrives on change, travel and variety.
| R | a | j | a |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
2 + 1 + 1 + 1 = 5. So Raja carries the name number 5.
About the name Raja
Raja is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “King; ruler.”
Spoken aloud it is Ra·ja — 2 syllables. Raja appears regularly in Indian public population records: recognisable, without being one of the most-used names.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Raja mean?
Raja means “King; ruler.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Raja a boy or a girl name?
Raja is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Raja?
Raja is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Raja?
Raja has 2 syllables and is said as Ra·ja.
What is the numerology number of the name Raja?
In the Chaldean system, Raja has the name number 5, “The Explorer.”
Is Raja a common name in India?
Raja appears 39 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “common.”
What names go well with Raja?
For a sister to Raja, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Rachana, Radha, Ragini or Mohana all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Raja?
Teja, Pooja, Sreeja or Sindhuja share Raja's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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