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Rãj

King, Sun, Ruler

RAHJ/rɑːdʒ/

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5
Lucky #
Saturday
Lucky Day
Hindu
Origin
masculine
Gender

Meaning & Origin

Raj is a Sanskrit and Hindi name that means 'king' or 'ruler'. It is derived from the Sanskrit word 'rajas' which means 'color, mode, or passions'. In Hindu mythology, the sun is considered a king and a symbol of power, courage, and victory. Therefore, the name Raj is often given to boys born into royal families or those who are destined to lead and rule.

Spiritual meaning

The name Raj represents the divine power and energy of the universe. It signifies the inner king or ruler within each individual, and encourages them to tap into their inner strength and courage to overcome challenges and achieve their goals.

Language details

🕉️Sanskrit

राज

king, ruler

🇮🇳Hindi

राज

राजा

🇮🇳Tamil

ராஜ

ஹோஜ்

🇮🇳Telugu

రాజ

రాజీ

🇮🇳Marathi

Rãj

हिंदू नाव म्हणजे King, Sun, Ruler

🇧🇩Bengali

Rãj

হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ King, Sun, Ruler

Pronunciation & Numerology

Pronunciation

RAHJ

/rɑːdʒ/

Lucky number

5

Lucky day

Saturday

Lucky colors

GoldRedOrange

Life path

3

Lucky stone

Ruby

Cultural & Spiritual notes

The name Raj has deep cultural significance in India as it is closely associated with power, leadership, and royalty. In Hindu history, Rajas were powerful kings and rulers who dominated key regions and significantly influenced the course of Indian history. The name continues to evoke a sense of power, pride, and strength in Indian culture and is often given to boys with leadership qualities and those destined for greatness.

From a spiritual perspective, the name Raj represents the inner king or the higher self that resides within each individual. It is a reminder of the inner power that each person possesses and the ability to rule one's own thoughts, emotions, and actions. The name also echoes the qualities of the sun god, who is a symbol of light, truth, and illumination. In this way, the name Raj can inspire individuals to tap into their inner strength, courage, and wisdom and to shine brightly in the world.

Historical references

Rajasana or Rajagriha was the ancient capital city of Magadha and later of the Mauryan Empire under Emperor Ashoka. The city was situated near modern Rajgir in Nalanda district, Bihar, India.

6th century BCE - 3rd century BCE

Rajputs, also spelled Rajputana or Rajpoot, were a group of Indian communities that originated from western and central India. They were famed for their military power, and rose to prominence as feudal lords and military rulers.

10th century CE - 18th century CE

Notable people with this name

Raj Kapoor (1924-1988)Rajinikanth (1950-)Rajamouli (1977-)

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