Rajesh
r(a)-je-sh
US Popularity:10969
Origin:Indian
Other Origin(s):Sanskrit
Meaning:Ruler of kings, God of kings, lord of kings
Rajesh is a boy’s name of Indian origin. It translates from Sanskrit to mean “lord of kings,” “God of kings,” or “ruler of kings.” This regal name has enduring popularity throughout India and Nepal. It has been made famous by actor Rajesh Khanna, who was dubbed the “first superstar” of Bollywood and whose iconic legacy has been cemented with a stamp and statue bearing his likeness. You might also recognize the name Rajesh (or Raj) Koothrappali as a character from TV’s The Big Bang Theory, which ran from 2007 to 2019.
How Popular Is The Name Rajesh?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Rajesh is currently #2012 on The Bump
Boy:Rajesh is currently #1135 on The Bump Boy Names
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2013
#11820
in 2013
- 2460
from 2006
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 506, 507
IMDb, The Big Bang Theory
Behind the Name, Rajesh, May 2020
WordSense Dictionary, Rajesh
IMDb, Rajesh Khanna(1942-2012)
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