Nagaraju
India · Boy · 4 syllables
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About the name Nagaraju
The name 'Nagaraju' means "King of Serpents" or "Lord of Snakes," derived from the Sanskrit words *naga* (serpent) and *raja* (king).
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Etymology
The name 'Nagaraju' means "King of Serpents" or "Lord of Snakes," derived from the Sanskrit words *naga* (serpent) and *raja* (king). It is predominantly used in South Indian cultures, particularly among Telugu-speaking Hindus, and is often associated with the worship of serpent deities (Naga) in folk traditions, with no specific notable historical figure.
Nagaraju currently ranks #638 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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