Raj

Arabic and Sanskrit

"hope; ruler"

Raj Origin and Meaning

The name Raj is a boy's name.

Raj is a name of Indian origin that means 'king' or 'royal' in Sanskrit. It has been used throughout South Asia for centuries as both a standalone name and as part of compound names. The name carries connotations of leadership, authority, and dignity. In Western countries, Raj gained recognition through cultural exchanges and immigration, becoming more familiar through Indian characters in films and television. The name is appreciated for its brevity, strong sound, and regal meaning. Raj is particularly popular among Indian diaspora communities who wish to maintain cultural connections while using a name that's relatively easy to pronounce in English-speaking countries.

Famous People Named Raj

• Rajakumaran "Raj" Rajaratnam Sri Lankan,American hedge fund manager
• Raj Ballav Koirala Nepalese actor
• Raj Kapoor Indian actor
• Raj Khosla Indian film director
• Raj Kamal Jha Indian novelist
• Swararaj Shrikant "Raj" Thackeray Indian politician

The name Raj in Pop Culture

• Rajesh "Raj" Koothrappali character on TV's The Big Bang Theory
• Raj Sanskrit term for "empire"