Rajinder
Meaning of Rajinder
Rajinder is a male name with Punjabi origin. It is pronounced as rah-JIN-der (/rəˈdʒɪndər/). This name is also sometimes spelled as Rajendra or Rajindar. In the United States, it has been given to newborn boys since at least 1971, with a peak of 6 occurrences in 1991. While not currently ranked among the top names, Rajinder holds cultural and historical significance in Punjabi-speaking communities. It carries associations of strength, leadership, and determination. Considered a unique and meaningful choice, Rajinder would be a distinctive name for any baby boy.
Pronunciation
Punjabi
- Pronunced as rah-JIN-der (/rəˈdʒɪndər/)
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Notable People Named Rajinder
| Rajinder Sachar - Rajindar Sachar was an Indian lawyer and former Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court, known for his work with the United Nations and the People's Union for Civil Liberties. |
| Rajinder Kaur Bhattal is an Indian politician who made history as the first and only female Chief Minister of Punjab, and has also served as Deputy Chief Minister. |
| Rajinder Goel was an Indian cricketer known for holding the record for most wickets in Ranji Trophy and receiving the C. K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award. |
| Rajinder Khanna is the former chief of India's Research and Analysis Wing and has a distinguished career in the Indian Police Service. |
| Rajinder Singh of Patiala - Sir Rajinder Singh, the Maharaja of Patiala from 1876 to 1900, was known for blending the qualities of an English gentleman and an Indian potentate and was awarded the Grand Cross of the Star of India for his bravery in 1897. |
| Rajinder Kumar is an Indian footballer known for playing as a forward for Bharat FC in the I-League. |
| Rajinder Singh Mor is a former Indian wrestler and retired DIG Haryana Police, known for winning gold medals in the Asian Games and Commonwealth Games, and for competing in the 1980 and 1984 Summer Olympics. |
| Rajinder Singh Sandhu is a Ugandan field hockey player who competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics and is the brother of fellow Ugandan hockey international player Amarjit Singh Sandhu. |
| Rajinder Singh is an Indian former cricketer who played first-class cricket for Bengal and Delhi between 1980 and 1991. |
