Indian name meaning
Raju
♂ BoyRa·ju · 2 syllables
A little king; a ruler
- Origin
- Hindi
- 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 | u |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
2 + 1 + 1 + 6 = 10, then 1 + 0 = 1. So Raju carries the name number 1.
About the name Raju
Raju is a boy's name of Hindi origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “A little king; a ruler.”
Spoken aloud it is Ra·ju — 2 syllables. Raju appears often in Indian public population records — an established name rather than a recent trend.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Raju mean?
Raju means “A little king; a ruler.” It is a boy's name of Hindi origin.
Is Raju a boy or a girl name?
Raju is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Raju?
Raju is of Hindi origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Raju?
Raju has 2 syllables and is said as Ra·ju.
What is the numerology number of the name Raju?
In the Chaldean system, Raju has the name number 1, “The Leader.”
Is Raju a common name in India?
Raju appears 113 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “very common.”
What names go well with Raju?
For a sister to Raju, families often stay within the same Hindi naming tradition — Reet, Reshmi, Roshni or Ruhi all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Raju?
Anju or Manju share Raju's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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