What origin is the name Jankraj?

Jankraj comes from Indian naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good brother names for Jankraj?

Names from the same indian tradition pair naturally with Jankraj — for example Jay, Arjun, Aarav. You can browse more on our indian names page.

What is the rashi of the name Jankraj?

Jankraj starts with the syllable “Ja” (जा), which traditionally belongs to Uttara Ashadha nakshatra, pada 3, in Makar rashi (Capricorn). This is based on the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable.

Jankraj

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Jankraj

Jankraj

Unisex

Indian

2 syllables

Jankraj is an Indian unisex name meaning "King of the people".

The meaning of Jankraj is "King of the people" — a unisex name of Indian origin. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Indian
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

King of the people

Popularity

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Quick answers about Jankraj

What does Jankraj mean?

Jankraj is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "King of the people".

How popular is Jankraj?

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Brother names that go with Jankraj

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

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Name numerology

4is the Chaldean number for Jankraj.

Number 4 is linked with stability, hard work and loyalty.

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Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Ja (जा)
Rashi: Makar (Capricorn)
Nakshatra: Uttara Ashadha, pada 3
Name number: 4

By tradition, names starting with “Ja” suit babies born in Uttara Ashadha nakshatra (pada 3), which falls in Makar rashi. This is read from the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable. The name number uses Chaldean numerology.

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Names with a similar meaning to Jankraj

Jankraj means "King of the people" — these names share that spirit.

Alexander — "Alexander comes from the Greek Alexandros, meaning 'defender of people', from alexein 'to defend' and aner 'man'." (Greek)
Abigail — "Abigail comes from the Hebrew Avigayil, meaning 'my father's joy'. She is a wife of King David in the Bible." (Hebrew)
David — "David comes from the Hebrew Dawid, meaning 'beloved'. David is the shepherd who became king of Israel." (Hebrew)
Nathan — "Nathan comes from the Hebrew, meaning 'he gave'. Nathan is a prophet in the time of King David." (Hebrew)
Jonathan — "Jonathan comes from the Hebrew Yehonatan, meaning 'God has given'. In the Bible he is King David's loyal friend." (Hebrew)
Nicholas — "Nicholas comes from the Greek Nikolaos, from nike 'victory' and laos 'people', so 'victory of the people'." (Greek)
Alexa — "Alexa is a short form of Alexandra, from the Greek, meaning 'defender of people'." (Greek)