Nepali boy name
Nawaraj name meaning
नवराज
Say it: NAB-raj/nʌbradz/
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #218
Meaning of Nawaraj
New king; a newly crowned ruler.
नेपालीमा: नवराजको अर्थ नयाँ राजा हो; भर्खरै राज्याभिषेक भएको शासक।
About the name Nawaraj
Nawaraj means “new king” or “a newly crowned ruler,” giving it a sense of fresh beginnings and leadership. Its Sanskrit roots suit parents who enjoy royal meanings. Said NAB-raj, the seven letters lead into a firm, compact sound. It is common among boy names in our sample, ranked #218. Raj means king or ruler, the meaning shared by names ending in -raj. For other ways to write this choice, compare Nabaraj, Navaraj and the shorter Navraj.
“Raj” means king or ruler, as in Yubraj (crown prince), Nawaraj and Dhiraj. More boy names ending in -raj →
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Nawaraj at a glance
| Name | Nawaraj |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | नवराज also नवाराज, नवरज |
| 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 | #218 among boy names (28 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 Nawaraj
Nepali names are romanized in many ways. These are the same name spelled differently:
Famous people named Nawaraj
- Nawaraj Parajuli · b. 1987
Nepalese poet (born 1987)
- Nawaraj Sharma
Member of Parliament of Nepal
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 Nawaraj
Nawaraj in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐣𑐰𑐬𑐵𑐖 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒢𑒫𑒩𑒰𑒖 |
| Bengali | নবরাজ |
| Gujarati | નવરાજ |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀦𑀯𑀭𑀸𑀚 |
| IAST romanization | navarāj |
FAQ about the name Nawaraj
What is the meaning of Nawaraj?
Nawaraj means: New king; a newly crowned ruler. (नेपालीमा: नयाँ राजा)
Is Nawaraj a boy or girl name?
Used mostly for boys in our data.
How do you write Nawaraj in Nepali?
Nawaraj is written नवराज in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written नवाराज or नवरज.
How do you pronounce Nawaraj?
Nawaraj is pronounced NAB-raj (IPA: /nʌbradz/).
What is the origin of the name Nawaraj?
Nawaraj is of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Nawaraj?
Nawaraj ranks #218 among boy names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.
Famous people named Nawaraj?
Notable people named Nawaraj include Nawaraj Parajuli (Nepalese poet (born 1987)); Nawaraj Sharma (Member of Parliament of Nepal).
What are other spellings of Nawaraj?
Other spellings of Nawaraj: Nabaraj, Navaraj, Nabraj, Navraj, Nawraj.