Shivaraj
Shivaraj is a Hindu boy name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Lord Shiva, king”.
| Meaning | Lord Shiva, king |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Sanskrit |
| Written as | ಶಿವರಾಜ್ |
| Pronunciation | shi-vuh-RAAJ |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India |
Meaning and origin of Shivaraj
Shivaraj joins Shiva, the great god of Hinduism, with raja, 'king', and can be read as 'Shiva the king' or 'king devoted to Shiva'. It is popular in Karnataka and Maharashtra. In Kannada cinema the actor Shiva Rajkumar is a famous bearer. In Maharashtra and North India the spelling Shivraj is more usual, as with the politician Shivraj Singh Chouhan.
Is Shivaraj a Hindu name?
Shivaraj is a Hindu name expressing devotion to Lord Shiva, very common among Shaiva and Lingayat families.
How popular is Shivaraj?
Common in Karnataka, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh.
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Spellings and variants of Shivaraj
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shivaraj mean?
Shivaraj means 'Lord Shiva, king'. It is of Sanskrit origin.
Is Shivaraj a Hindu name?
Shivaraj is a Hindu name expressing devotion to Lord Shiva, very common among Shaiva and Lingayat families.
How do you pronounce Shivaraj?
Shivaraj is pronounced shi-vuh-RAAJ.
Is Shivaraj a boy or girl name?
Shivaraj is usually a boy name.