Raja
Raja is a Muslim unisex name of Arabic (distinct from Sanskrit Raja, 'king') origin, meaning “Hope, especially hope in God”.
| Meaning | Hope, especially hope in God |
|---|---|
| Gender | Unisex |
| Origin | Arabic (distinct from Sanskrit Raja, 'king') |
| Written as | رجاء |
| Pronunciation | rah-JAA |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Levant, Egypt, North Africa |
Meaning and origin of Raja
As an Arabic name, Raja is Rajāʾ, meaning hope, especially hope placed in God, from the root r-j-w, to hope. In Arab countries it is now given mostly to girls, although men have borne it too; one was Rajāʾ ibn Ḥaywa, a scholar of the early period. Across South and Southeast Asia, however, Raja is an entirely separate Sanskrit word for king, used as a title and a name. The two only look alike when written in English.
Is Raja a Muslim name?
In its Arabic sense Raja means hope; because the same spelling means 'king' in South Asia, families may prefer Rajaa to make the Arabic sense clear. Its root appears in 'whoever hopes (yarjū) to meet his Lord, let him do righteous deeds' (Quran 18:110).
How popular is Raja?
In the form Rajāʾ it is used in the Levant, Egypt and North Africa, mostly for girls.
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Spellings and variants of Raja
Names similar to Raja
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Raja mean?
Raja means 'Hope, especially hope in God'. It is of Arabic (distinct from Sanskrit Raja, 'king') origin.
Is Raja a Muslim name?
In its Arabic sense Raja means hope; because the same spelling means 'king' in South Asia, families may prefer Rajaa to make the Arabic sense clear. Its root appears in 'whoever hopes (yarjū) to meet his Lord, let him do righteous deeds' (Quran 18:110).
How do you pronounce Raja?
Raja is pronounced rah-JAA.
Is Raja a boy or girl name?
Raja is used for both boys and girls.