Rajasekar
Rajasekar is a Hindu boy name of Sanskrit, via Tamil origin, meaning “Crown among kings”.
| Meaning | Crown among kings |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Sanskrit, via Tamil |
| Written as | ராஜசேகர் |
| Pronunciation | RAA-juh-SAY-gur |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Sri Lanka |
Meaning and origin of Rajasekar
Rajasekar is the Tamil form of the Sanskrit Rājaśekhara, joining rāja 'king' with śekhara 'crest, crown, head-ornament'. It is usually explained as 'the crowning jewel of kings'. Rajashekhara was also the name of a well-known tenth-century Sanskrit poet and dramatist. In Tamil Nadu the name is common in the forms Rajasekar and Rajasekaran, and Telugu and Kannada speakers often write Rajashekar.
Is Rajasekar a Hindu name?
Rajasekar is a Hindu name. Śekhara is also used in epithets of Shiva, such as Chandrasekhara, 'he who wears the moon as his crest'.
How popular is Rajasekar?
Common in South India, especially Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh, though now more typical of older generations.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rajasekar mean?
Rajasekar means 'Crown among kings'. It is of Sanskrit, via Tamil origin.
Is Rajasekar a Hindu name?
Rajasekar is a Hindu name. Śekhara is also used in epithets of Shiva, such as Chandrasekhara, 'he who wears the moon as his crest'.
How do you pronounce Rajasekar?
Rajasekar is pronounced RAA-juh-SAY-gur.
Is Rajasekar a boy or girl name?
Rajasekar is usually a boy name.