Boy Name Indian · Sanskrit (Hindu - Ikshvaku)

Raghu

Pronunciation /RAGH-u/

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“swift”

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Raghu's Numerology

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The Leader
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GenderBoy
OriginSanskrit (Hindu - Ikshvaku)
Starting soundRa
Numerology1 · The Leader
Name-based RashiTula (Libra)
Traditional gemstoneDiamond
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Raghu & Rashi Ratna

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Name Starting-Sound Rashi
R → Tula (Libra)
Traditional name-sound (akshar) association
Lucky gemstone: Diamond
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Meaning of Raghu

Raghu is a boy name of Sanskrit (Hindu - Ikshvaku) origin, popular among Indian families. It means “swift, dynasty of Rama”.

Raghu's Style

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Raghu at a Glance

Popularity
78/100
Modern Style
50/100
Uniqueness
22/100
Pronunciation
88/100

Raghu is a popular, easy to pronounce, widely familiar name with a balanced character.

Raghu Popularity Graph

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#79#101#1222015201920232026
Status
Moderately Popular
Direction
↑ Rising
Est. Position
~#79

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Raghu Name Profile

Meaningswift
OriginIndian · Sanskrit (Hindu - Ikshvaku)
GenderBoy Name
First LetterR
Letters5
Syllables2
Baby Name Generator Popularity Score78/100

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