Raga

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Pronounced RAH-gah /ˈrɑː.ɡə/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit raga, literally 'color; hue; passion; mood' — the name of the melodic framework at the heart of Indian classical music. A richly cultured word name.Low

In 30 seconds: A cultured word name: Raga is 'color; passion' and the melodic mode of Indian classical music (said 'RAH-gah'). Rare and evocative.

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Origin MediumSanskrit

MeaningFrom the Sanskrit raga, literally 'color; hue; passion; mood' — the name of the melodic framework at the heart of Indian classical music. A richly cultured word name.

History & Origin

Raga comes from the Sanskrit for 'color; passion,' the term for a melodic mode in Indian classical music. It reads cultured and evocative — very rare in the U.S. as a given name (said 'RAH-gah').

In the U.S. it appears only very rarely. Extremely rare, cultured, and evocative.

Did you know? Raga is Sanskrit for 'color; hue; passion; mood' — and the name of the melodic framework at the heart of Indian classical music, which we note respectfully (said 'RAH-gah').

Overall data confidence 44%

References — Raga — Sanskrit; a melodic framework in Indian classical music ('color, passion'); noted respectfully. audio true.

Variations

RagaaRaghaRagini

Nicknames

RagiGaga

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Raga mean?

Raga is Sanskrit for 'color; passion,' and the name of a melodic framework in Indian classical music.

How do you pronounce Raga?

It's said RAH-gah /ˈrɑː.ɡə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Raga a boy or girl name?

Raga is a girl's name.

How popular is Raga?

Raga is an extremely rare name in the U.S.