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Rajendran

Quick answerRajendran is a Sanskrit compound name derived from "Raja" (king) and "Indra" (the Vedic king of gods), meaning "king of kings" or "lord of kings." The name is predominantly used among Hindu communities in South India, particularly in Tamil Nadu and Kerala, with roots in classical Sanskrit literary and mythological…

Sanskrit · Boy · 3 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#1,769
Trend
Peak year2020
Syllables3
OriginSanskrit
LanguageSanskrit
CultureSouth Indian
ReligionHinduism
Letters9
Numerology4 Chaldean 8
Global rank#1,769

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Rajendran

Rajendran is a Sanskrit compound name derived from "Raja" (king) and "Indra" (the Vedic king of gods), meaning "king of kings" or "lord of kings." The name is predominantly used among Hindu communities in South India, particularly in Tamil Nadu and Kerala, with roots in classical Sanskrit literary and mythological traditions.

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Etymology

Rajendran is a Sanskrit compound name derived from "Raja" (king) and "Indra" (the Vedic king of gods), meaning "king of kings" or "lord of kings." The name is predominantly used among Hindu communities in South India, particularly in Tamil Nadu and Kerala, with roots in classical Sanskrit literary and mythological traditions.

Rajendran currently ranks #1,769 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.

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