What origin is the name Raftaar?

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

What are good brother names for Raftaar?

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

What is the rashi of the name Raftaar?

Raftaar 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.

Raftaar

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Raftaar

Raftaar

Unisex

Indian

2 syllables

Raftaar is an Indian unisex name meaning "Speed; pace; movement".

With Indian roots, Raftaar is a unisex name that means "Speed; pace; movement". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Indian
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Speed; pace; movement

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Raftaar

What does Raftaar mean?

Raftaar is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Speed; pace; movement".

How popular is Raftaar?

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Brother names that go with Raftaar

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

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Name numerology

1is the Chaldean number for Raftaar.

Number 1 is linked with leadership, independence and new beginnings.

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Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Ra (रा)
Rashi: Tula (Libra)
Nakshatra: Chitra, pada 3
Name number: 1

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.