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Raj
Pronounced RAHJ /ΛrΙdΚ/Medium
Meaning: From Sanskrit/Hindi raj, 'a king; rule, sovereignty, kingdom' (from rajan, 'king')Medium
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
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History & Origin
Raj comes from Sanskrit/Hindi raj, 'a king; rule, sovereignty, kingdom' (from rajan, 'king'; the word that named the British 'Raj'). A regal, crisp name across India, often a short form of names like Rajesh or Rajiv.
In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, a-king at the root, and regal.
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What does the name Raj mean?
Raj is Sanskrit/Hindi for 'a king; rule, sovereignty, kingdom'.
How do you pronounce Raj?
It's said RAHJ /ΛrΙdΚ/ β a single syllable.
Is Raj a boy or girl name?
Raj is a boy's name.
How popular is Raj?
Raj is a rare name in the U.S.