Raj Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Raj Name at a Glance

Name	Raj
Meaning	King. Raja is an Indian or Malay princely title; Raj means 'rule.'.
Origin	Sanskrit
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Raj Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Raj means “King. Raja is an Indian or Malay princely title; Raj means 'rule”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Raj Name Origin

Our database records Raj under Sanskrit origin. Browse more Sanskrit baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Raj a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Raj is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Raj

When considering Raj for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.