Raghavendra
Raghavendra is a Hindu boy name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Lord of the Raghu clan; Rama”.
| Meaning | Lord of the Raghu clan; Rama |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Sanskrit |
| Written as | రాఘవేంద్ర |
| Pronunciation | raa-guh-VAYN-druh |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India |
Meaning and origin of Raghavendra
Raghavendra joins Raghava, 'descendant of Raghu', a name for Rama, with indra, 'chief' or 'lord'. It is also strongly associated with Sri Raghavendra Tirtha, a seventeenth-century Madhva saint whose shrine at Mantralayam on the Andhra Pradesh–Karnataka border draws many pilgrims. For this reason the name is especially popular in Telugu and Kannada families. Short forms such as Raghu and Raghav are widely used.
Is Raghavendra a Hindu name?
Raghavendra honours Lord Rama and the revered saint Raghavendra Swami of Mantralayam, an important figure in the Dvaita (Madhva) tradition.
How popular is Raghavendra?
Common in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Raghavendra mean?
Raghavendra means 'Lord of the Raghu clan; Rama'. It is of Sanskrit origin.
Is Raghavendra a Hindu name?
Raghavendra honours Lord Rama and the revered saint Raghavendra Swami of Mantralayam, an important figure in the Dvaita (Madhva) tradition.
How do you pronounce Raghavendra?
Raghavendra is pronounced raa-guh-VAYN-druh.
Is Raghavendra a boy or girl name?
Raghavendra is usually a boy name.