Nepali boy name
Nabaraj name meaning
नवराज
Say it: NAB-raj/nʌbradz/
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #339
Meaning of Nabaraj
New king; a newly crowned ruler.
नेपालीमा: नवराजको अर्थ नयाँ राजा हो; भर्खरै राज्याभिषेक भएको शासक।
About the name Nabaraj
Nabaraj means new king or newly crowned ruler, bringing a fresh, regal feeling to a Sanskrit name. Its royal and leadership themes may appeal to parents drawn to a confident meaning. With 7 letters, it is pronounced NAB-raj. It is less common at #339 among boy names in our sample. Raj means king or ruler, as seen in names ending in -raj. You can also compare the alternative spellings Nawaraj and Navaraj when deciding which written form you prefer.
“Raj” means king or ruler, as in Yubraj (crown prince), Nawaraj and Dhiraj. More boy names ending in -raj →
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Nabaraj at a glance
| Name | Nabaraj |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | नवराज also नबराज, नबरज |
| Gender | Used mostly for boys in our data |
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit |
| Commonly used in | Hindu tradition |
| Starts with | N · न |
| Length | 7 letters · 2 syllables · 4 akshar |
| Popularity | #339 among boy names (16 people in our sample) |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s community, religion or caste.
Other spellings of Nabaraj
Nepali names are romanized in many ways. These are the same name spelled differently:
Boy names with a similar meaning
- Rajan♂राजनKing, ruler
- Rajesh♂राजेशLord of kings
- Bikram♂विक्रमValour, prowess
- Raju♂राजुAffectionate form of Raj
- Raj♂राजRule, kingdom
- Dilip♂दिलीपProtector of Delhi
- Naresh♂नरेशLord of men
- Rajendra♂राजेन्द्रKing of kings
- Devendra♂देवेन्द्रLord of the gods
- Janak♂जनकFather or progenitor
- Birendra♂वीरेन्द्रLord of the brave
- Mahendra♂महेन्द्रGreat Indra
Names that sound like Nabaraj
Nabaraj in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐣𑐰𑐬𑐵𑐖 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒢𑒫𑒩𑒰𑒖 |
| Bengali | নবরাজ |
| Gujarati | નવરાજ |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀦𑀯𑀭𑀸𑀚 |
| IAST romanization | navarāj |
FAQ about the name Nabaraj
What is the meaning of Nabaraj?
Nabaraj means: New king; a newly crowned ruler. (नेपालीमा: नयाँ राजा)
Is Nabaraj a boy or girl name?
Used mostly for boys in our data.
How do you write Nabaraj in Nepali?
Nabaraj is written नवराज in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written नबराज or नबरज.
How do you pronounce Nabaraj?
Nabaraj is pronounced NAB-raj (IPA: /nʌbradz/).
What is the origin of the name Nabaraj?
Nabaraj is of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Nabaraj?
Nabaraj ranks #339 among boy names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.
What are other spellings of Nabaraj?
Other spellings of Nabaraj: Nawaraj, Navaraj, Nabraj, Navraj, Nawraj.