Govindaraj
Sanskrit · Boy · 4 syllables
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About the name Govindaraj
Govindaraj is a Sanskrit compound name combining "Govinda" (a name for Krishna meaning "cowherd" or "one who nourishes") and "Raj" (meaning "king" or "ruler"), thus signifying "king of Govinda" or "ruler of Krishna's realm." The name is predominantly used in Hindu communities, particularly in South India, and has historical significance among Rajput and other Indian royal dynasties who adopted it as a dynastic name.
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Etymology
Govindaraj is a Sanskrit compound name combining "Govinda" (a name for Krishna meaning "cowherd" or "one who nourishes") and "Raj" (meaning "king" or "ruler"), thus signifying "king of Govinda" or "ruler of Krishna's realm." The name is predominantly used in Hindu communities, particularly in South India, and has historical significance among Rajput and other Indian royal dynasties who adopted it as a dynastic name.
Govindaraj currently ranks #3,934 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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