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Name Origin

Raj is a masculine given name of Sanskrit origin, meaning 'king' or 'ruler'. It is popular in India and other South Asian countries.

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Famous People

Raj Kapoor (1924-1988)

Actor & Filmmaker

  • Pioneer of Indian cinema
  • Known as the 'showman' of Bollywood

Raj Patel (1973-)

Writer & Activist

  • Author of best-selling books on food justice and global inequality
  • Advocate for sustainable agriculture