Nepali boy name
Raj name meaning
राज
Say it: RAJ/radʑ/
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 1
- Popularity
- #80
Meaning of Raj
Rule, kingdom; king.
नेपालीमा: राज संस्कृत मूलको शब्द हो, जसको अर्थ शासन, राज्य वा राजा हुन्छ। यसले नेतृत्व र गरिमालाई जनाउँछ।
About the name Raj
Short and direct, Raj means rule, kingdom or king. This Sanskrit name has a distinctly royal feeling, which may suit parents looking for dignity in a compact form. All three letters come together in the single spoken beat RAJ, giving it a firm, uncluttered sound. Raj is common rather than unusual, ranking #80 among boy names in our sample. To explore nearby choices, compare Raja and Raaz as other spellings, or Raju for a similar sound.
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Raj at a glance
| Name | Raj |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | राज also रज, राज् |
| Gender | Used mostly for boys in our data |
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit |
| Commonly used in | Hindu tradition |
| Starts with | R · र |
| Length | 3 letters · 1 syllable · 2 akshar |
| Popularity | #80 among boy names (84 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 Raj
Nepali names are romanized in many ways. These are the same name spelled differently:
Famous people named Raj
- Raj Ballav Koirala · b. 1982
Nepalese actor
- Raj Pradhan · b. 1973
Nepalese cricketer
- Raj Man Singh Chitrakar · b. 1797
Nepalese artist (1797–1865)
- Khem Raj Gurung · b. 1975
Nepalese singer
- Raj Kumari Pandey · b. 1969
Nepalese athletics competitor
- Raj Bahadur Budha
Nepalese politician
- Raj Kishor Mahato · b. 1974
Nepalese politician and entrepreneur
- Raj Shakya
Nepalese director
- Raj Bikram Shah
Nepali Movie Director
- Raj Sigdel · b. 1982
Nepalese singer
Boy names with a similar meaning
- Rajan♂राजनKing, ruler
- Rajesh♂राजेशLord of kings
- Bikram♂विक्रमValour, prowess
- Raju♂राजुAffectionate form of Raj
- 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
- Indra♂इन्द्रKing of the gods
Names that sound like Raj
Raj in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐬𑐵𑐖 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒩𑒰𑒖 |
| Bengali | রাজ |
| Gujarati | રાજ |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀭𑀸𑀚 |
| IAST romanization | rāj |
FAQ about the name Raj
What is the meaning of Raj?
Raj means: Rule, kingdom; king. (नेपालीमा: राज, राजा)
Is Raj a boy or girl name?
Used mostly for boys in our data.
How do you write Raj in Nepali?
Raj is written राज in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written रज or राज्.
How do you pronounce Raj?
Raj is pronounced RAJ (IPA: /radʑ/).
What is the origin of the name Raj?
Raj is of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Raj?
Raj ranks #80 among boy names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.
Famous people named Raj?
Notable people named Raj include Raj Ballav Koirala (Nepalese actor); Raj Pradhan (Nepalese cricketer); Raj Man Singh Chitrakar (Nepalese artist (1797–1865)).
What are other spellings of Raj?
Other spellings of Raj: Raja, Raaz.