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KshirajHindu Male Sanskrit name meaning

King of Milk

Pronunciation: K-shi-rah

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Name
Kshiraj
Meaning
King of Milk
Origin
Sanskrit
Religion
Hindu
Language
Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
K-shi-rah
Lucky Number
9
9
Lucky Number
Thursday
Lucky Day
Sanskrit
Origin
Male
Gender

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Meaning Summary

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What does Kshiraj mean?

Kshiraj is a male name from Sanskrit origin meaning "King of Milk". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: K-shi-rah. Lucky number: 9. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Source Language

Meaning in Sanskrit

Sanskrit is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.

क्षिरज

milk, sweet, king

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

K-shi-rah

IPA

/kʃiːrədʒ/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Sanskrit

Language Usage

SanskritHindiTamilTeluguMarathiBengali

Religion

Hindu Name Context

Kshiraj is listed as a hindu male name with Sanskrit origin. Its meaning is King of Milk. Category: Hindu.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

9

Lucky Day

Thursday

Lucky Colors

GoldYellow

Lucky Stone

Turquoise

Life Path Number

3

Numerology meaning: Creative, self-expression, and communication.

Personality

Personality Traits

BraveWiseV

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

Symbolizes abundance, prosperity, and fertility.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

In Indian society, Holi is celebrated as a festival of colors to mark the victory of Lord Vishnu over the demon king King Hiranyakashipu (who was also known as Holika).
Holi represents the victory of good over evil, the arrival of spring, and the start of new beginnings.

Historical Usage

Historical References

Kshiraj was a Yadava king, a kinsman of Krishna and the ruler of Mathura during the Mahabharata war. He was a powerful and just monarch who maintained peace and prosperity in his kingdom.

circa 3100 BCE

Kshirasagar or Kshiraj was also the name of a 12th century Jain Tirthankara. He was the 22nd in the line of 24 Tirthankaras and is considered an embodiment of self-discipline and purity.

12th century CE

Famous People

Famous People and Real-World Usage

Historical Figures & Cultural References

Amitabh BachchanAamir KhanAkshay Kumar

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🕉️Sanskrit

क्षिरज

milk, sweet, king

🇮🇳Hindi

क्षिरज

क्षीर (milk) + राज (king)

🇮🇳Tamil

க்ஷிரர்

க்ஷிர (milk) + ராஜ (king)

🇮🇳Telugu

క్౷ీరేశ్

క్౷ీర (milk) + ఎశ్ (lord, king)

🇮🇳Marathi

Kshiraj

हिंदू नाव म्हणजे King of Milk

🇧🇩Bengali

Kshiraj

হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ King of Milk

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