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Rajराज

Raj · traditionally used for boys

King; rule; reign

Monier-Williams s.v. rājan (a king, sovereign); rāj to reign, rule

Starting sound and where it falls

Raj begins with Ra — a traditional birth-star naming sound. Names beginning with Ra open Chitra pada 3. Which pada a birth falls in comes from the Moon’s position at the recorded birth date, time, and place.

A noted bearer: .

Cultural context

Evokes kingship and rule, a classical mark of sovereignty.

Used in: Pan-Indian

A traditional cultural interpretation — not a prediction about your child.

Common questions

What does the name Raj mean?

Raj (Raj) is attested as “King; rule; reign.” Monier-Williams s.v. rājan (a king, sovereign); rāj to reign, rule

Which nakshatra sound does Raj fit?

Raj begins with the sound Ra, which opens Chitra pada 3. Whether a birth falls in that exact pada comes from the Moon's position at the recorded birth date, time, and place — that is what the free check on this site calculates.

Is Raj a girl's or a boy's name?

In our reviewed collection Raj is traditionally used for boys.

Where does this meaning come from?

Every meaning on this page is quoted from verified Sanskrit dictionaries or cited scripture, exactly as attested.

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