Raj name meaning

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Updated: March 15th, 2024
Gender: Boy
Origin: Sanskrit, Arabic and Germanic
Usage: Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Sanskrit, Sikh, Tamil, Telugu, Indian, English, Arabic and Oriya
Pronunciation: raj
Meaning: Kingdom, King and Secret
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What does Raj mean?

Origin of Unconventional Raj is in Sanskrit, Arabic and Germanic languages bestowed upon baby boys and is used in Oriya, Telugu, Malayalam, Bengali, Arabic, Tamil, Kannada, Marathi, Gujarati, English, Indian, Sikh, Hindi and Sanskrit, meaning of Raj is "Kingdom, The Element Raja with the Meaning King Prince or Secret".

Raj is variation of timeless and famed Roger. Roger is form of Rüdiger in English, French and Low German languages. Also Roger is form of Rodger Whichwas Used In Northern France In Mediaeval Times in German language.

Anomalous Roger came from Germanic and Old High German, meaning of Roger is "Fame, Glory and Launches and Famous Warrior". Raj is short of Rajab. Rajab's meaning is The Seventh Month of the Islamic Calendar, 7Th Month of the Islamic Calendar Which Marks the Ascension of the Prophet to Heaven and The 7Th Month of the Muslim Year is originated from Arabic is chiefly used in Sindhi, Arabic and Arabic.

How do I pronounce Raj?

The proper pronunciation of one syllabled Raj is raj.

Variants of Raj

Raja, Roger, Raija, Hrodgar, Hrodger, Hrothgar, Rüdiger, Hodge, Aaronraj, Aharon, Aaron

Names that rhyme with Raj

How popular is the name Raj?

Raj is a familiar baby name in United States, it has been in use since 1950 and was able to reach the top 2000 names. In 2003, it ranked 1478th when 88 boy were named Raj.

Over 1996 people have been named Raj in United States. Raj is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales, even after 22 years of presence it could not make beyond the top 700.

There are over 220 babies that have been given the name Raj in England and Wales.

However things change on global perspective, Raj is extremely popular in India where every 1 in 700 have the name.

Also the baby name is popular in Pakistan, Bangladesh, United Arab Emirates, England, Sri Lanka and Canada. At least, 2060000 people globally have been given the name as per our estimate.

YearRankBirths
2018386727
2017322835
2016429523
2015301538
2014279842
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Raj in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands459855
Finland18715250

Numerological aspects of Raj

Travelling is your passion. You are always preoccupied with other people's problems because they know you are compassionate and ready to help at any time. Open up if you want to take relationships to the next level and establish a better connection with people. You deserve the best because you are simply the best. Instead of running over people on your way to success, you teach them how to find their own path and how to succeed.

Looking for a name like Raj? Please go through the following names

  •  Bal has its origin in Tibetan is used dominantly in Tamil, Bengali and Gujarati aimed at baby boys, Bal means "Infant, Arm or Mind"
  •  Mazin - Used predominantly in Arabic, Hindi and Arabic atypical, Mazin aimed at both sexes and originated from Arabic, Mazin means "Storm Clouds or Prophet Name"
  •  Hurmat is used majorly in Sindhi, Arabic and Arabic is a unisex name, Hurmat means "Respect, Chastity or Sacred"
  •  Farid - Meaning of Farid is Another Name for God, Unique Unmatched or Pearl used for both boys and girls and of Arabic origin is used largely in Tamil, Arabic and Marathi
  •  Ghulam - Ghulam's meaning is Boy, Servant or Youth used for baby boys is used principally in Arabic and Sindhi
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Famous people named Raj

  • Raj Kamal Jha, is Chief Editor of the daily newspaper 'The Indian Express' and an internationally acclaimed novelist
  • Raj Reddy, Indian-American computer scientist and a winner of the Turing Award
  • Raj Chandra Bose, Indian American mathematician and statistician best
  • Raj Kapoor, Indian film actor
  • Raj Bhakta, entrepreneur, politician
  • Raj Bagri, Baron Bagri, Indian-born British businessman and a Conservative member of the House of Lords
  • Raj Ramayya, award winning Canadian session singer/songwriter/composer/producer
  • Raj Thackeray, Indian politician
  • Raj Babbar, Hindi and Punjabi film actor and politician belonging to Indian National Congress
  • Raj Mukherji, Assemblyman in the New Jersey State Legislature
  • Raj Narain, Indian freedom fighter and politician
  • Raj Chouhan, Canadian politician
  • Raj Kamal, well-known Indian composer
  • Raj Khosla, was one of the top directors
  • Raj Singh Dungarpur, president of Board of Control for Cricket in India
  • Raj Begum, leading 20th-century Kashmiri singer
  • Raj Kanwar, Bollywood film director
  • Raj Manhas, first Asian-American and the 17th Superintendent of Seattle Public Schools
  • Raj Patel, British Indian academic, journalist
  • Rajeshwari in Sholay as Actress
  • Raj Chakraborty is an Indian film director and actor based in Tollywood.
  • Raj Kiran played the crucial character of Police Inspector Ashok Gupta in 1988 action and crime film Hatya.
  • Raj Vasudeva played central character of Aditya in 2004 drama flick Khwaab.
  • Raj Singh Chaudhary portrayed central character of Karan in 2010 crime and drama film The Waiting Room.
  • In 2000 action and crime film, Aaj Ka Nanha Farishta, Raj Devgan played Suraj's dad.
  • Raj Hussein, from 2007 crime and drama flick Khallas: The Beginning of End, who portrayed the Bantu.

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