Boy • Traditional Tamil
Raghu
ராகு
Signature Meaning
Raghu is a traditional male name used in Tamil and other Indian languages. It is the name of a legendary king and ancestor in classical Indian literature, often associated with royal lineage and valor. In popular usage the name is commonly understood to suggest brilliance or swiftness. The exact ancient etymology is not certain.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginSanskrit
Style / Category
TraditionalMythologyCourage
Starts withர / R
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 17 → Root 8 (Saturn / சனி)
R(2) + A(1) + G(3) + H(5) + U(6) = 17
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 28 → Root 1
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
2· Saturn (சனி)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeraa-koo
Tamil syllablesரா-கு
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely.ɾaːku
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
RaaghuRaghooRaaghoo