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ThangarajHindu Male Hindu name meaning

God of Temples

Pronunciation: thahng-gah-raj

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Name
Thangaraj
Meaning
God of Temples
Origin
Hindu
Religion
Hindu
Language
Tamil, Hindi, Sanskrit, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
thahng-gah-raj
Lucky Number
3
3
Lucky Number
Saturday
Lucky Day
Hindu
Origin
Male
Gender

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What does Thangaraj mean?

Thangaraj is a male name from Hindu origin meaning "God of Temples". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: thahng-gah-raj. Lucky number: 3. 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.

Dhananjaya

He who conquers through wealth

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

thahng-gah-raj

IPA

/dʱanən dʒaːjə/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Hindu

Language Usage

SanskritHindiTamilTeluguMarathiBengali

Religion

Hindu Name Context

Thangaraj is listed as a hindu male name with Hindu origin. Its meaning is God of Temples. Category: Hindu.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

3

Lucky Day

Saturday

Lucky Colors

GoldRed

Lucky Stone

Ruby

Life Path Number

4

Numerology meaning: A foundation, order, and stability builder

Personality

Personality Traits

ConfidentBraveLeaderWiseLoyalFearless

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

Represents the divine power and protection, signifying strength, courage, and leadership

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The name Thangaraj holds deep emotional and cultural significance for Hindus, especially those from the Southern regions of India. 'Thangam' in Tamil translates to the auspicious and sweet smoked rice used in Hindu rituals and 'Raj' signifies a king or a divine power that protects, provides, and governs. As the Lord of Temples, Thangaraj is widely regarded as the supreme deity who preserves and blesses devotees, and thus is also the name given to the presiding deity of various Hindu temples in the region. Moreover, the name embodies a sense of prosperity, power, and protection, which shapes the way people identify and connect to their faith and community.
Thangaraj is an embodiment of the spiritual values that are highly cherished in Hindu culture. As a term, it carries the distinct meaning of being the Lord or Source of Ultimate Peace, Happiness, and Blessings that is sought after in spiritual quest. The name resonates with the concept of a deity who is the ultimate protector and provider, and in whom lies the power to bestow peace, happiness, and prosperity. It also represents the love, devotion, and surrender to a higher power as expressed through the name - "Lord of Temples," signifying a divine entity to which one can turn for protection, guidance, and ultimate peace.

Famous People

Famous People and Real-World Usage

Historical Figures & Cultural References

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Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🕉️Sanskrit

Dhananjaya

He who conquers through wealth

🇮🇳Hindi

धनन्जय

धन (dhan) - wealth, जय (jaya) - victory

🇮🇳Tamil

தங்காராஜ்

தங்க (tang) - wealth, அராஜ் (araj) - king, ruler

🇮🇳Telugu

థంగరాజ

థంగ (thang) - wealth, రాజ (raja) - king, ruler

🇮🇳Marathi

Thangaraj

हिंदू नाव म्हणजे God of Temples

🇧🇩Bengali

Thangaraj

হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ God of Temples

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