Boy • Modern Tamil
Raja
ராஜா
Signature Meaning
Raja is a traditional Tamil name meaning "king" or "ruler," derived from the Sanskrit word rajan. It conveys leadership, dignity, and authority while remaining simple and familiar. Commonly used as a masculine given name and honorific across South Asia, it is easy to pronounce and widely recognized.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginSanskrit
Style / Category
Modern/ɾAːD͡ʒAː/
Starts with2 / R
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 5 → Root 5 (Mercury / புதன்)
R(2) + A(1) + J(1) + A(1) = 5
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 12 → Root 3
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
8· Mercury (புதன்)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeRAA-jaa
Tamil syllablesரா-ஜா
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./ɾaːd͡ʒaː/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
Raajaa