Rajendra
Sanskrit · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Rajendra
Rajendra is a Sanskrit name composed of "raj" (king) and "indra" (the Hindu god of thunder and storms), meaning "king of gods" or "lord of kings." The name has been borne by Hindu and Buddhist rulers throughout South and Southeast Asia, most notably by the Chola emperor Rajendra I (r.
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Etymology
Rajendra is a Sanskrit name composed of "raj" (king) and "indra" (the Hindu god of thunder and storms), meaning "king of gods" or "lord of kings." The name has been borne by Hindu and Buddhist rulers throughout South and Southeast Asia, most notably by the Chola emperor Rajendra I (r. 1014–1044 CE) who expanded the empire across the Indian Ocean.
Rajendra currently ranks #11,886 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1987.
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