What does Raj mean?
Raj means “King”. It is a boy name of Hindi origin, listed under the Islamic faith in our collection.
In Urdu the meaning is given as حاکم وقت، فرماں روائی، خود مختار.
Origin, gender and faith
- Origin: Hindi – see more Hindi names.
- Gender: Boy – browse boy names.
- Faith: Islamic
- Popularity: ranked #5889 in BabyNameMeaningz data.
History of the name Raj
Raj is a Sanskrit name meaning king, rule or sovereignty, from the word raja. It was used as a short name and a part of many names like Rajesh and Rajendra. The word is also known in English through the British Raj, the British rule in India from 1858 to 1947. A famous bearer is Bollywood actor and filmmaker Raj Kapoor (1924-1988). It is common in India, Nepal, the UK and the Caribbean. Sources: Sanskrit dictionaries (Monier-Williams), Encyclopaedia Britannica.
Sound, spelling and pronunciation
Raj has 3 letters and 1 syllable, made of 1 vowels and 2 consonants (3 different letters). Its sound is best described as: crisp consonant ending.
Press Listen at the top of the page to hear the name spoken aloud, which helps when you are comparing how a name sounds next to a surname or a sibling’s name.
How the lucky number, colour and star sign are worked out
These three facts are calculated from the spelling of Raj with simple, fixed rules. They are for fun and are not a prediction or a real horoscope.
Lucky number
2Each letter gets its place in the alphabet (A=1 … Z=26): R=18 + A=1 + J=10 = 29. Then the digits are added until one digit is left: 2 + 9 = 11. Then the digits are added until one digit is left: 1 + 1 = 2. Result: 2.
Favorite colour
OrangeThe lucky number picks the colour from a fixed table. Raj has lucky number 2, so the colour is Orange.
Star sign
VirgoOnly the first letter counts (R). The twelve signs repeat along the alphabet: A = Aries, B = Taurus … L = Pisces, then M = Aries again. It is not based on a birth date.
Nickname ideas for Raj
Short and affectionate forms built from the spelling of Raj. They are ideas, not traditional or cultural nicknames, so pick the ones that feel natural to say.
Couple names that go with Raj
Partner names that match Raj by origin, faith, length and sound (Girl names). The percentage is a style match, and the blend is a fun combined name.
How is the match % worked out?
Start at 60. Same origin +9, same faith +6, similar length up to +8, different first letter +5, same last two letters +3 (maximum 99). Blend = first half of one name + second half of the other.
Blend ideas: Raj + Gita = Rata · Raj + Kiara = Rara · Raj + Meena = Rana · Raj + Geeta = Rata
Sibling names for Raj
Names that sit well next to Raj: similar origin and style, with a close length, sound or ending.
How are siblings chosen?
Start at 45. Same origin +10, same faith +8, same first letter +8, same last two letters +8, close length up to +10, close syllables up to +8, very similar spelling +6. Brothers and sisters are ranked separately.
Brother names
Sister names
Twin name ideas for Raj
If Raj is one twin’s name, these pair with it in different ways. Each percentage shows how well the pair fits that style.
How are twin names scored?
Same scoring as couples, plus a style bonus: Same first letter +18 (else −8), Same ending +18 (else −6), Balanced +5 for a different first letter and +3 for the same ending.
Same first letter
Same ending
Balanced match
Names with a similar meaning
Names whose meaning shares a key idea with Raj (king).
How are similar meanings found?
We take the first two meaningful words of the meaning (4+ letters, common words removed) and list names whose meaning contains the same word.
Frequently asked questions
What does Raj mean?
Raj means “King” and is of Hindi origin.
What is the origin of Raj?
In our collection Raj is listed as a name of Hindi origin, associated with the Islamic faith.
Is Raj a boy or a girl name?
Raj is listed as a boy name.
What is the lucky number for Raj?
By name numerology (A=1 … Z=26) the lucky number for Raj is 2, with the star sign Virgo. This is for entertainment only.
How do you pronounce Raj?
Raj has 1 syllable. Use the listen button on this page to hear it spoken aloud.
What are some nicknames for Raj?
Spelling-based nickname ideas for Raj include Ra, Rajy, Rajie, Rao.
Which names have a similar meaning to Raj?
Names with a related meaning include King, Kingston, Kingsley, Kinga, Kingsford, Kings.