Raja
Raja is a Muslim unisex name meaning “Hope, expectation”.
| Meaning | Hope, expectation |
|---|---|
| Gender | Unisex |
| Origin | Arabic (distinct from Sanskrit Raja, 'king') |
| Arabic spelling | رجاء |
| Pronunciation | rah-JAA |
| Arabic root | ر ج و (r-j-w) — to hope |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Raja
Raja as an Arabic name is Rajāʾ, meaning hope, especially hope in God. In the Arab world it is mostly a girl's name today, though men also bore it, such as the early scholar Rajāʾ ibn Ḥaywa. In South and Southeast Asia, Raja is a separate Sanskrit word meaning king, used as a title and name; the two only look alike in English.
Is Raja a Muslim name?
Yes. In its Arabic sense, Raja (Rajā') is a Muslim name meaning hope. In South Asia the same spelling usually means 'king' in Sanskrit, so families may want to use the spelling Rajaa to make the Arabic meaning clear.
Is Raja in the Quran?
Its root appears in 'whoever hopes (yarjū) to meet his Lord, let him do righteous deeds' (Quran 18:110).
Where is the name Raja used?
As Rajāʾ, used in the Levant, Egypt and North Africa, mostly for girls.
Gifts with the name Raja
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Spellings and variants of Raja
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Raja mean?
Raja means 'Hope, expectation'. It comes from Arabic (distinct from Sanskrit Raja, 'king').
Is Raja a Muslim name?
Yes. In its Arabic sense, Raja (Rajā') is a Muslim name meaning hope. In South Asia the same spelling usually means 'king' in Sanskrit, so families may want to use the spelling Rajaa to make the Arabic meaning clear.
How do you write Raja in Arabic?
Raja is written رجاء in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Raja?
Raja is pronounced rah-JAA.
Is Raja mentioned in the Quran?
Its root appears in 'whoever hopes (yarjū) to meet his Lord, let him do righteous deeds' (Quran 18:110).