Raja
Meaning of Raja
Raja is a unisex name with origins in both Indonesian and Arabic cultures. In Indonesian, it is pronounced as RAH-jah (/ɹaˈdʒa/), while in Indian English, it is pronounced the same way as well (/ɹɑˈdʒɑ/). The name also has a variation, Rajah. Raja has been used as a given name for babies in the United States since at least 1967. While its popularity has varied over the years, it has consistently remained in use. In recent years, around 13 to 22 newborns have been named Raja annually in the United States. This unique name carries an air of strength and regality, making it a great choice for parents looking for a powerful and distinctive name for their child.
Pronunciation
Indonesian,Arabic
- Pronunced as RAH-jah (/ɹaˈdʒa/)
Indian English
- Pronunced as RAH-jah (/ɹɑˈdʒɑ/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Raja
| Subramanian Raja Krishnamoorthi is a prominent American politician and attorney representing Illinois's 8th congressional district. |
| Raja Ram Mohan Roy was an influential Indian reformer and a key figure in the Brahmo Samaj movement, known for his efforts to abolish sati and child marriage. |
| Raja Ravi Varma was an influential Indian painter known for blending European academic art with Indian themes, making his work accessible to the public through affordable lithographs. His religious depictions of Hindu deities and Indian epic poetry have received widespread acclaim. |
| Raja Rao was an Indian-American writer known for his English-language novels and short stories deeply rooted in metaphysics, with his semi-autobiographical novel "The Serpent and the Rope" earning him the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1963 and the Neustadt International Prize for Literature in 1988. |
| Major Raja Aziz Bhatti Ahmed was a Pakistani military officer known for his valor during the Battle of Burki in the Indo-Pak War of 1965 and was posthumously awarded Nishan-e-Haider, Pakistan's highest military award. |
| Raja Muhammad Sarwar - Muhammad Sarwar Bhatti was a Pakistani military officer and the first recipient of Pakistan's highest military award, Nishan-i-Haider, for his bravery during the First Indo-Pakistani War. |
| Raja Kumari, also known as Svetha Yallapragada Rao, is an American rapper, songwriter, and singer recognized for her collaborations with artists like Gwen Stefani and Iggy Azalea, as well as for receiving the BMI Pop Awards in 2016. |
| Raja and Radha Reddy are a renowned Indian Kuchipudi dancing couple, gurus, and choreographers known for their contributions to the art form and for founding the Natya Tarangini Institute of Kuchipudi Dance in New Delhi. |
| Raja Babu, also known as Punyamurthula Appalaraju, was a renowned Indian actor and comedian in Telugu cinema, celebrated for his exceptional comedic talent and honored with a 9 ft bronze statue in his birthplace of Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh. |
| Raja Ashman Shah ibni Almarhum Sultan Azlan Muhibbuddin Shah Al-Maghfur-lah was a member of the Perak Royal Family and held the title of Raja Kecil Sulong of Perak from 2010 until his passing in 2012. |
| Raja Krishna Menon is an Indian film writer, director, and producer known for directing three Bollywood films, including Chef released in 2017. |
| Raja Wodeyar I, the ninth maharaja of the Kingdom of Mysore, ruled from 1578 to 1617. |
| Raja Jaafar - Raja Ja'afar ibni Almarhum Raja Muda Musa has been the Raja Muda of Perak Darul Ridzuan since June 20, 2014. |
| Raja G. Khouri is a Lebanese born Arab-Canadian who is an international consultant specializing in organizational development and capacity building, with a strong focus on civil society and human rights work. |
| Raja Iskandar bin Raja Ziran is the Raja Kecil Tengah of Perak and the fifth in line to the throne of the Malaysian state of Perak since 27 August 2016. |
