Nepali boy name
Raju name meaning
राजु
Say it: RA-ju/radʑu/
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Hindi
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #70
Meaning of Raju
Affectionate form of Raj; little king.
नेपालीमा: राजु राज नामको मायालु रूप हो, जसको अर्थ सानो राजा हुन्छ। घरपरिवारमा यो नाम स्नेहपूर्वक धेरै प्रयोग हुन्छ।
About the name Raju
Short and affectionate, Raju means little king and is a loving form of Raj. Its Hindi origin and royal theme give it a mix of warmth and dignity. The four letters are pronounced RA-ju, with a stronger opening and a gentle finish. Raju is common among boy names in our sample, where it ranks #70. If that affectionate royal feeling appeals, compare Raj and Raja; Ramu is another nearby sound to try when reading your shortlist aloud.
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Raju at a glance
| Name | Raju |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | राजु also राजू, रजु |
| Gender | Used mostly for boys in our data |
| Linguistic origin | Hindi |
| Commonly used in | Hindu tradition |
| Starts with | R · र |
| Length | 4 letters · 2 syllables · 2 akshar |
| Popularity | #70 among boy names (98 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.
Famous people named Raju
- Raju Lama · b. 1978
Nepalese singer
- Raju Tamang · b. 1985
Nepalese footballer
- Raju Kaji Shakya · b. 1960
Nepalese footballer
- Raju Rijal · b. 1996
Nepalese Cricketer
- Raju Khadka · b. 1975
Nepalese cricketer
- Raju Shah · b. 1965
Nepalese film director
- Raju Basnet · b. 1980
Nepalese cricketer
- Raju Khanal
Nepalese politician
- Raju Thapa · b. 1978
Member of Parliament of Nepal
Boy names with a similar meaning
- Rajan♂राजनKing, ruler
- Rajesh♂राजेशLord of kings
- Bikram♂विक्रमValour, prowess
- 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
- Indra♂इन्द्रKing of the gods
Names that sound like Raju
- Raj♂राजRule, kingdom
- Ramu♂रामुAffectionate diminutive of Rama
- Raja♂राजRule, kingdom
- Riju♂♀रिजुStraight, honest, sincere (Riju/Rju)
- Ram♂रामPleasing, charming
- Rajan♂राजनKing, ruler
- Ravi♂रविThe Sun
- Rahul♂राहुलConqueror of miseries
- Rajiv♂राजिवBlue lotus
- Rabi♂रविThe Sun
- Rajat♂रजतSilver
- Ramji♂रामजीRespectful form of Lord Rama
Raju in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐬𑐵𑐖𑐸 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒩𑒰𑒖𑒳 |
| Bengali | রাজু |
| Gujarati | રાજુ |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀭𑀸𑀚𑀼 |
| IAST romanization | rāju |
FAQ about the name Raju
What is the meaning of Raju?
Raju means: Affectionate form of Raj; little king. (नेपालीमा: राजु)
Is Raju a boy or girl name?
Used mostly for boys in our data.
How do you write Raju in Nepali?
Raju is written राजु in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written राजू or रजु.
How do you pronounce Raju?
Raju is pronounced RA-ju (IPA: /radʑu/).
What is the origin of the name Raju?
Raju is of Hindi origin.
How popular is the name Raju?
Raju ranks #70 among boy names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.
Famous people named Raju?
Notable people named Raju include Raju Lama (Nepalese singer); Raju Tamang (Nepalese footballer); Raju Kaji Shakya (Nepalese footballer).