Hindu boy name · Sanskrit origin

Raj

“Kingship or royal rule”

About the name Raj

Meaning
Kingship or royal rule
Origin
Sanskrit
Gender
Boy
Religion
Hindu
Starts with
R
Name number
2

Numerology of Raj

Peacemaker: gentle, caring and good with people.

Worked out from the letters of the name (Pythagorean method). It is a tradition, for fun, and not science.

Nakshatra for Raj

Chitra

Naming syllable “Ra” · ruled by Mars

Pada 1234
Moon signTula (Libra)
DeityVishvakarma, the divine architect
SymbolA bright jewel

Creative, charismatic and fond of beauty. Described as artistic, with a talent for design and making things well.

All Chitra names
Raj starts with a traditional naming syllable of this nakshatra, so it suits a baby born in it. The traits are the general traditional description of the nakshatra, the same for every name, and not a prediction about any child.

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Questions about Raj

What does the name Raj mean?

Raj means "Kingship or royal rule" and comes from Sanskrit.

Is Raj a boy or a girl name?

Raj is used as a boy name, mostly in Hindu families.

Which nakshatra does the name Raj match?

The name Raj starts with the syllable "Ra", which is a naming syllable of Chitra nakshatra (pada 3). This is the traditional way to choose a name for a baby born in that nakshatra.

What is the numerology number of Raj?

By Pythagorean numerology the name Raj adds up to 2. Peacemaker: gentle, caring and good with people. Numerology is a tradition and not science.

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