Khemraj
Sanskrit · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Khemraj
Khemraj is a Sanskrit-derived name combining "Khem" (referring to Lord Shiva or alchemy/chemistry) and "Raj" (meaning king or ruler), thus signifying "king of Shiva" or "ruler of the divine." The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indo-Caribbean communities, particularly among people of Indian descent in Fiji, Trinidad, Guyana, and Suriname, reflecting the Indian diaspora's cultural heritage.
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Etymology
Khemraj is a Sanskrit-derived name combining "Khem" (referring to Lord Shiva or alchemy/chemistry) and "Raj" (meaning king or ruler), thus signifying "king of Shiva" or "ruler of the divine." The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indo-Caribbean communities, particularly among people of Indian descent in Fiji, Trinidad, Guyana, and Suriname, reflecting the Indian diaspora's cultural heritage.
Khemraj currently ranks #2,490 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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