Lingaraj
Sanskrit · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Lingaraj
Lingaraj is a Sanskrit compound name meaning "Lord of the Linga," derived from "linga" (a symbolic representation of Shiva) and "raj" (king or lord), referring to the supreme form of the Hindu deity Shiva.
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Etymology
Lingaraj is a Sanskrit compound name meaning "Lord of the Linga," derived from "linga" (a symbolic representation of Shiva) and "raj" (king or lord), referring to the supreme form of the Hindu deity Shiva. The name is primarily used in Hindu cultures, particularly in India, and is notably associated with the Lingaraj Temple in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, one of the most important Shaivite temples in India.
Lingaraj currently ranks #2,583 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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