Paulraj
Latin-Sanskrit hybrid · Not verified · 2 syllables
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About the name Paulraj
Paulraj combines "Paul" (from Latin Paulus, meaning "small" or "humble") with "raj" (from Sanskrit राज, meaning "king" or "rule").
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Etymology
Paulraj combines "Paul" (from Latin Paulus, meaning "small" or "humble") with "raj" (from Sanskrit राज, meaning "king" or "rule"). The name is primarily used in South Indian Christian communities, particularly among Tamil and Malayalam speakers, blending Western Christian and Indian naming traditions; it gained prominence in India during the colonial and post-colonial periods.
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