Rajeshराजेश
Rājesh · traditionally used for boys
“Lord of kings (compositional)”
Compositional rāja + īśa "lord of kings" — labeled compositional: rājeśa itself is NOT an MW headword, but the exact-sense cognate rājeśvara IS attested (MW: "'lord of kings', Name of a man", Rājataraṅgiṇī 7.223) and is cited on card as the classical anchor.
Starting sound and where it falls
Rajesh 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: Rajesh Khanna (first Bollywood superstar).
Cultural context
Evokes sovereignty and royal authority, echoing the compositional 'lord of kings'.
Used in: Pan-Indian
A traditional cultural interpretation — not a prediction about your child.
Common questions
What does the name Rajesh mean?
Rajesh (Rājesh) is attested as “Lord of kings (compositional).” Compositional rāja + īśa "lord of kings" — labeled compositional: rājeśa itself is NOT an MW headword, but the exact-sense cognate rājeśvara IS attested (MW: "'lord of kings', Name of a man", Rājataraṅgiṇī 7.223) and is cited on card as the classical anchor.
Which nakshatra sound does Rajesh fit?
Rajesh 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 Rajesh a girl's or a boy's name?
In our reviewed collection Rajesh 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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