Indian name meaning
Rajesh
♂ BoyRa·jesh · 2 syllables
King of kings; a ruler
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Ambitious, capable and determined — built for goals, authority and material success.
| R | a | j | e | s | h |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 5 |
2 + 1 + 1 + 5 + 3 + 5 = 17, then 1 + 7 = 8. So Rajesh carries the name number 8.
About the name Rajesh
Rajesh 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 of kings; a ruler.”
Spoken aloud it is Ra·jesh — 2 syllables. Rajesh appears often in Indian public population records — an established name rather than a recent trend.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rajesh mean?
Rajesh means “King of kings; a ruler.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Rajesh a boy or a girl name?
Rajesh is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Rajesh?
Rajesh is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Rajesh?
Rajesh has 2 syllables and is said as Ra·jesh.
What is the numerology number of the name Rajesh?
In the Chaldean system, Rajesh has the name number 8, “The Achiever.”
Is Rajesh a common name in India?
Rajesh appears 113 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “very common.”
What names go well with Rajesh?
For a sister to Rajesh, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Rachana, Radha, Ragini or Indira all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Rajesh?
Devesh, Bhavesh, Lokesh or Mahesh share Rajesh's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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