Rajagopalan
Rajagopalan is a Hindu boy name of Sanskrit, via Tamil origin, meaning “King among cowherds; Krishna”.
| Meaning | King among cowherds; Krishna |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Sanskrit, via Tamil |
| Written as | ராஜகோபாலன் |
| Pronunciation | rah-juh-GO-pah-lun |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Sri Lanka |
Meaning and origin of Rajagopalan
Rajagopalan unites Sanskrit raja, 'king', with gopala, 'protector of cows', a title of Krishna, and adds the Tamil ending -an. Rajagopala is the regal form of Krishna worshipped at the Rajagopalaswamy temple in Mannargudi, Tamil Nadu. The statesman C. Rajagopalachari, the first Indian Governor-General of independent India, bore a closely related name. Family members often shorten it to Raja or Gopal.
Is Rajagopalan a Hindu name?
Rajagopalan is a Hindu name for Lord Krishna, especially as Rajagopala, the royal cowherd worshipped in Tamil Vaishnava temples.
How popular is Rajagopalan?
A traditional Tamil name, more common among older generations.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rajagopalan mean?
Rajagopalan means 'King among cowherds; Krishna'. It is of Sanskrit, via Tamil origin.
Is Rajagopalan a Hindu name?
Rajagopalan is a Hindu name for Lord Krishna, especially as Rajagopala, the royal cowherd worshipped in Tamil Vaishnava temples.
How do you pronounce Rajagopalan?
Rajagopalan is pronounced rah-juh-GO-pah-lun.
Is Rajagopalan a boy or girl name?
Rajagopalan is usually a boy name.