Raj
RAJ
✦ Meaning
“From Sanskrit 'raj' meaning king or ruler. In Hindi and Indian tradition, it carries connotations of sovereignty and dignity, widely used as both a standalone name and surname.”
Popularity Over Time
Raj is not currently in the US top 1000.
Origin
Syllables
1
Style
Famous Bearers
- Raj Koothrappali (The Big Bang Theory)
- Raj Kapoor (legendary actor)
Cross-Cultural Notes
Sanskrit/Hindi origin with strong cross-cultural appeal in English-speaking countries
People Also Ask
From Sanskrit 'raj' meaning king or ruler. In Hindi and Indian tradition, it carries connotations of sovereignty and dignity, widely used as both a standalone name and surname.
Raj is not currently in the US top 1000, making it a genuinely rare choice. Usage has stayed pretty consistent over the past decade.
Raj works beautifully as a full name and does not lend itself to an obvious short form. Most parents see that as a feature.
Names that pair beautifully with Raj include Idris, Rio, Omri, Callum, Emery.