Indian name meaning
Rajan
♂ BoyRa·jan · 2 syllables
A king; a delightful one
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Independent, original and driven — a natural starter who likes to lead rather than follow.
| R | a | j | a | n |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
2 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 5 = 10, then 1 + 0 = 1. So Rajan carries the name number 1.
About the name Rajan
Rajan is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “A king; a delightful one.”
Spoken aloud it is Ra·jan — 2 syllables. Rajan appears regularly in Indian public population records: recognisable, without being one of the most-used names.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rajan mean?
Rajan means “A king; a delightful one.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Rajan a boy or a girl name?
Rajan is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Rajan?
Rajan is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Rajan?
Rajan has 2 syllables and is said as Ra·jan.
What is the numerology number of the name Rajan?
In the Chaldean system, Rajan has the name number 1, “The Leader.”
Is Rajan a common name in India?
Rajan appears 18 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “common.”
What names go well with Rajan?
For a sister to Rajan, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Rachana, Radha, Ragini or Upasana all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Rajan?
Gunjan, Harbhajan, Niranjan or Ranjan share Rajan's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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