Nepali boy name
Raja name meaning
राज
Say it: RAJ/radʑ/
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 1
- Popularity
- #375
Meaning of Raja
Rule, kingdom; king.
नेपालीमा: राज संस्कृत मूलको शब्द हो, जसको अर्थ शासन, राज्य वा राजा हुन्छ। यसले नेतृत्व र गरिमालाई जनाउँछ।
About the name Raja
Royal imagery gives Raja its strong character: it means rule, kingdom or king. This Sanskrit name may suit parents who like a clear, substantial meaning in a compact written form. It has four letters, while the pronunciation RAJ gives it a brief, firm sound. Raja is less common among boy names in our sample, ranking 375th. To explore the same meaning or a nearby sound, compare Raj, Raaz and Rajan and consider which form you most enjoy saying aloud.
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Raja at a glance
| Name | Raja |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | राज also राजा, रजा |
| Gender | Used mostly for boys in our data |
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit |
| Commonly used in | Hindu tradition |
| Starts with | R · र |
| Length | 4 letters · 1 syllable · 2 akshar |
| Popularity | #375 among boy names (14 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 Raja
Nepali names are romanized in many ways. These are the same name spelled differently:
Famous people named Raja
- Raja Ram Karki · b. 1957
Nepali politician
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 Raja
Raja in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐬𑐵𑐖 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒩𑒰𑒖 |
| Bengali | রাজ |
| Gujarati | રાજ |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀭𑀸𑀚 |
| IAST romanization | rāj |
FAQ about the name Raja
What is the meaning of Raja?
Raja means: Rule, kingdom; king. (नेपालीमा: राज, राजा)
Is Raja a boy or girl name?
Used mostly for boys in our data.
How do you write Raja in Nepali?
Raja is written राज in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written राजा or रजा.
How do you pronounce Raja?
Raja is pronounced RAJ (IPA: /radʑ/).
What is the origin of the name Raja?
Raja is of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Raja?
Raja ranks #375 among boy names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.
Famous people named Raja?
Notable people named Raja include Raja Ram Karki (Nepali politician).
What are other spellings of Raja?
Other spellings of Raja: Raj, Raaz.