Rajesh
Rajesh is a boys' name of Hindi origin meaning “king of kings, ruler.” Rajesh combines 'raja' (king) with 'ish' (lord), creating a name that means lord of kings or supreme ruler.
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how do you pronounce Rajesh?
rah-JAYSH
where does the name Rajesh come from?
A name of Indian and Nepali origin meaning king, from raja, king, and isha, lord.
It was immensely popular in India from the 1970s through 1990s, partly due to Bollywood superstar Rajesh Khanna, and carries connotations of charm, authority, and charisma.
who are famous people named Rajesh?
- Rajesh Khanna (India's first Bollywood superstar)
- Rajesh Koothrappali (character from The Big Bang Theory)
what are the nicknames and variants of Rajesh?
Nicknames
what names are similar to Rajesh?
what names go well with Rajesh?
Sibling names that share Rajesh's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Rajesh
What does the name Rajesh mean?
Rajesh means “king of kings, ruler”.
What is the origin of the name Rajesh?
Rajesh comes from the Hindi naming tradition.
How popular is the name Rajesh?
Rajesh has not ranked in the US top 1,000 in recent years, which makes it an uncommon choice.
Is Rajesh a boy or girl name?
Rajesh is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Rajesh?
Rajesh is pronounced rah-JAYSH, with 2 syllables.
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