Rajan

The masculine first name Rajan has its roots in Indian and can be translated into English as 'the king' or 'the prince'. It comes from Sanskrit, derived from the term rājan (राजन्), which also means 'the king' and 'the prince'.

What does the name Rajan mean?

The name Rajan is a masculine first name of Indian origin that can be directly translated into English as 'the king' or 'the prince'. Its origin traces back to the Sanskrit term rājan (राजन्), which also means 'the king' and 'the prince'.

Where does the name Rajan come from?

The origin of the name Rajan lies in Sanskrit, where it carries the meaning 'the king'. It is derived from the word rājan (राजन्), which means both 'the king' and 'the prince'. This name is used in several languages, including Hindi, Indian, Malayalam, Marathi, Nepali, Punjabi, and Tamil.

How do you pronounce Rajan?

The pronunciation of Rajan is two syllables and open, either as 'Ra-jan' [ˈʁaːdʒan] or [ˈraːjan]. The long A sound dominates, while the soft J adds a certain dynamism. The N at the end gives the name stability. Rajan radiates a warm and modern aura and appears harmonious, present, and vibrant.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Rajan enjoys great popularity and currently ranks 2,655th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2023 at 883rd. Over the last ten years, Rajan has been given as a first name about 210 times, placing it 1,519th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,714th.

Famous people

• Rajan Gurukkal (historian from India)
• Rajan Khosa (film director from India)
• Rajan Mukarung (writer from the USA)
• Rajan P Dev (actor from India)
• Rajan Sarma (Indian film director)
• Rajan Sippy (actor from India)