Rajesh Kumar
Sanskrit · Boy · 4 syllables
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About the name Rajesh Kumar
The given name 'Rajesh Kumar' is derived from Sanskrit, with 'Rajesh' meaning 'king' or 'ruler' and 'Kumar' meaning 'prince' or 'son of a king'.
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Etymology
The given name 'Rajesh Kumar' is derived from Sanskrit, with 'Rajesh' meaning 'king' or 'ruler' and 'Kumar' meaning 'prince' or 'son of a king'. This name is commonly used in Hindu culture and is often found in Indian and Nepali communities, with notable historical context in the use of similar names in ancient Indian kingdoms.
Rajesh Kumar currently ranks #442 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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