Boy Name Indian · Sanskrit

Raju

Pronunciation /RAJ-u/

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“conqueror”

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Raju's Numerology

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5
The Free Spirit
Keyword: Freedom
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GenderBoy
OriginSanskrit
Starting soundRa
Numerology5 · The Free Spirit
Name-based RashiTula (Libra)
Traditional gemstoneDiamond
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Name Starting-Sound Rashi
R → Tula (Libra)
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Lucky gemstone: Diamond
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Meaning of Raju

Raju is a boy name of Sanskrit origin, popular among Indian families. It means “efficient; conqueror”.

Raju's Style

Sanskrit Indian Timeless Medium Boy

Raju at a Glance

Popularity
90/100
Modern Style
50/100
Uniqueness
10/100
Pronunciation
88/100

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

Raju Popularity Graph

🇮🇳 India · rank by year (#1 = most popular)

#42#44#462015201920232026
Status
Popular
Direction
→ Stable
Est. Position
~#45

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Raju Name Profile

Meaningconqueror
OriginIndian · Sanskrit
GenderBoy Name
First LetterR
Letters5
Syllables2
Baby Name Spot Popularity Score90/100

Very Popular · internal score, not an official ranking

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