What origin is the name Raga?

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

What are good brother names for Raga?

Names from the same tamil tradition pair naturally with Raga — for example Trigya, Ambud, Anadi. You can browse more on our tamil names page.

What is the rashi of the name Raga?

Raga 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.

Raga

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Raga

Raga

Girl

Tamil

2 syllables

Raga is a Tamil girl's name meaning "Melody.", Rashi Tula.

With Tamil roots, Raga is a girl name that means "Melody.". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 2 syllables.

Rashi: Tula
Nakshatra: chitra (Ra)
Origin: Tamil
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Last updated 22 October 2026.

Meaning

Melody.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Raga

What does Raga mean?

Raga is a girl name of Tamil origin meaning "Melody.".

How popular is Raga?

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Brother names that go with Raga

Trigya Ambud Anadi Angaj Avashesh Akshaj

Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Ra (रा)
Rashi: Tula (Libra)
Nakshatra: Chitra, pada 3
Name number: 7

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.