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Raj name meaning
Raj means “King; rule”. It is a Sanskrit boy name used in Hindu families.
Quick facts about Raj
- Meaning
- King; rule
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Religion
- Hindu
- Starts with
- R
- Letters
- 3
- Rashi
- Tula (Libra)
- Numerology
- 2
About the name Raj
Raj is a Sanskrit baby boy name used in Hindu families. It means “King; rule”.
With just 3 letters, Raj is a short name: quick to call out, easy for grandparents and teachers to say, and hard to misspell.
You will also find Raj in these lists: Short names, Royal names.
Raj and rashi
Raj begins with the sound “Ra”. In the traditional Vedic naming chart this sound belongs to Tula (Libra) rashi. If your family names babies by nakshatra, please confirm the exact birth syllable with your priest or astrologer.
Raj in numerology
In Pythagorean numerology, each letter has a number. For Raj: R(9) + A(1) + J(1) = 11 → 1 + 1 = 2.
So the numerology number of Raj is 2. Number 2 is traditionally linked with harmony, kindness and cooperation.
Two-part names with Raj
In Telugu and other South Indian families, Raj is often joined with a second name. 40 such names are in our directory, for example:
Anjaneya RajBala RajBhanu RajChandra RajGanesh RajGopi RajHari RajJaya RajKrishna RajMohan RajMurali RajNaga RajNaga Sai RajNarasimha RajPavan RajPrem RajRaghava RajRama Raj
Questions about Raj
What is the meaning of the name Raj?
Raj means “King; rule”.
What is the origin of the name Raj?
Raj is a Sanskrit name, used in Hindu families.
What is the rashi of the name Raj?
Based on its first sound “Ra”, Raj belongs to Tula (Libra) rashi in the traditional naming chart.
What is the numerology number of Raj?
The numerology number of Raj is 2, which is traditionally linked with harmony, kindness and cooperation.
Is Raj a boy or girl name?
Raj is used as a boy name.