What origin is the name Raaj?

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

What are good sister names for Raaj?

Names from the same punjabi tradition pair naturally with Raaj — for example Ishika, Beeyatch, Harnoor. You can browse more on our punjabi names page.

What is the rashi of the name Raaj?

Raaj starts with the syllable “Ra” (रा), which traditionally belongs to Chitra nakshatra, pada 3, in Tula rashi (Libra). This is based on the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable.

Raaj

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Raaj

Raaj

Boy

Punjabi

1 syllable

Raaj is a Punjabi boy's name meaning "Rule, power, kingdom", Rashi Tula.

Raaj is a boy name of Punjabi origin meaning "Rule, power, kingdom". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.

Rashi: Tula
Nakshatra: chitra (Ra)
Origin: Punjabi
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 1

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Last updated 22 October 2026.

Meaning

Rule, power, kingdom

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Quick answers about Raaj

What does Raaj mean?

Raaj is a boy name of Punjabi origin meaning "Rule, power, kingdom".

How popular is Raaj?

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Sister names that go with Raaj

Ishika Beeyatch Harnoor Harseerat Humpreet Shardha

Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Ra (रा)
Rashi: Tula (Libra)
Nakshatra: Chitra, pada 3
Name number: 5

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