Rajendra
Meaning of Rajendra
Rajendra is a male name of Hindi origin. It is pronounced as rah-jen-druh (/rəˈdʒɛndrə/) in Hindi. It is also sometimes spelled as Rajinder. The name has been recorded in the United States since at least the 1970s, with varying levels of popularity over the years. In recent years, it has ranked between 4,000 to 10,000 in terms of occurrences. While it may not be as commonly heard as some other names, Rajendra carries a strong and regal sound. Its origins and associations make it an interesting choice for parents looking for a unique and meaningful name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
Hindi
- Pronunced as rah-jen-druh (/rəˈdʒɛndrə/)
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Notable People Named Rajendra
| Rajendra Kumar Pachauri was the chairman of the IPCC, leading the organization to win the Nobel Peace Prize in 2007 and deliver the Fifth Assessment Report, but resigned in 2015 due to sexual harassment allegations, which were later cleared in 2022. |
| Rajendra Prasad was the first president of India and a prominent leader in the Indian independence movement. |
| Rajendra Singh is an Indian water conservationist and environmentalist known as the "waterman of India," who has won the Magsaysay Award and Stockholm Water Prize for his work in water management and conservation. |
| Rajendra Madhavrao Shende, an alumnus of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) and former Director in United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), is currently serving as the Founder Director of Green TERRE Foundation, working towards global environmental goals. |
| Gadde Rajendra Prasad is an acclaimed Indian actor known for his work in Telugu films and has received numerous awards for his performances. |
| Rajendra Achyut Badwe is an Indian medical doctor and surgical oncologist, honored with the Padma Shri for his contributions to medicine, and currently serving as the Director of Tata Memorial Centre. |
| Rajendra Bikram Shah, the King of Nepal from 1816 to 1847, was succeeded by his son Surendra after being forced to abdicate by Jung Bahadur Rana. |
| Rajendra Singh Bisht is a retired Indian Coast Guard officer who made history as the first Indian Coast Guard officer to serve as the Director General of the Indian Coast Guard. |
| Lieutenant General Rajendra Ramrao Nimbhorkar is a former Indian Army officer known for his role in the 2016 Surgical Strikes. |
| Rajendra Singh Shekhawat, also known as Raosaheb Shekhawat, is a prominent politician in Maharashtra and a former Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) for the Amravati constituency. |
| Rajendra Reang is an Indian politician and former Executive Member of Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council, affiliated with the Communist Party of India (Marxist) and formerly serving as President of Tribal Youth Federation (TYF). |
| Rajendra Prasad Singh was an Indian politician from Bihar and Jharkhand, known for his leadership in the Indian National Congress and as the leader of the opposition in the Jharkhand Legislative Assembly. |
| Rajendra Singh was a prominent Indian politician from Uttarakhand, known for his three terms as a Member of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly and his role in the Bharatiya Janata Party. |
| Rajendra Prasad Yadav is an Indian politician who served as a member of the Lok Sabha from Madhepura, Bihar representing the Indian National Congress. |
| Rajendra Pradhan is a Nepalese weightlifter who competed in the men's featherweight event at the 1980 Summer Olympics. |
