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.
how do you pronounce Rajesh?
rah-JAYSH
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what does Rajesh mean?
The name Rajesh means “king of kings, ruler.” It comes from the Hindi language tradition.
Rajesh combines 'raja' (king) with 'ish' (lord), creating a name that means lord of kings or supreme ruler. 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)
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Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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