Nagaraja
Sanskrit · Boy · 4 syllables
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About the name Nagaraja
Nagaraja derives from Sanskrit, combining "naga" (serpent) and "raja" (king), meaning "king of serpents" or "serpent lord." The name is primarily used in Hindu and Buddhist cultures, particularly in India and Southeast Asia, where it refers to divine serpent deities in religious texts and mythology.
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Etymology
Nagaraja derives from Sanskrit, combining "naga" (serpent) and "raja" (king), meaning "king of serpents" or "serpent lord." The name is primarily used in Hindu and Buddhist cultures, particularly in India and Southeast Asia, where it refers to divine serpent deities in religious texts and mythology.
Nagaraja currently ranks #1,884 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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