Discover and Shortlist Your Perfect Baby Names!

Rajendra as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Rajendra

Add to my Name List

The baby name Rajendra is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /ˈraːdʒendrə/; respelling: RAH-JEN-drah.

Rajendra is Sanskrit in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Sanskrit
Pronunciation: IPA: /ˈraːdʒendrə/; respelling: RAH-JEN-drah

What is the meaning of the name Rajendra ?

The baby name Rajendra is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /ˈraːdʒendrə/; respelling: RAH-JEN-drah.

Rajendra is Sanskrit in Origin.

Rajendra is a Sanskrit masculine name formed from rāja “king, ruler” and indra “lord; foremost,” yielding the sense “lord of kings,” “king of kings,” or “supreme ruler.” In Sanskrit compounds, -endra functions as a superlative (“best among”), as seen in related names like Narendra and Mahendra, so Rajendra may also be read as “the Indra among kings.” The name is used across Hindu and Indic traditions in India and Nepal.

As a royal epithet it appears in classical literature and inscriptions, and it became a regnal name for several medieval monarchs, most famously Rajendra Chola I of the 11th century Chola dynasty. Modern use spans many Indian languages. Regional and phonetic variants include Rajinder (Punjabi), Rajendran/Rajendar (Tamil–Malayalam), and Rajendra Nath in compound forms; common short forms are Raj and Raju. Cognate feminine formations are rare, but the thematic counterpart is Indrani (“Indra’s queen”). Name days are not traditional.

Rajendra has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Rajendra

Rajendra Prasad Politician · Born 1884 · India Rajendra Prasad was an Indian politician and scholar best known as the first president of India, serving from 1950 to 1962. He was also a lawyer and journalist who joined the Indian National Congress during the independence movement and became one of Bihar’s most important leaders. Rajendra Kumar Actor · Born 1929 · India Rajendra Kumar was an Indian actor best known for his starring roles in Bollywood films such as Sangam, Mere Mehboob, and Arzoo. He began his career in 1949 and appeared in more than 80 films over a career that lasted more than four decades. Rajendravarman II Royal · Born 1000 · Cambodia Rajendravarman II was a Khmer king best known for ruling the Khmer Empire centered at Angkor in Cambodia from 944 to 968 AD. He was also the uncle and first cousin of Harshavarman II.

Rajendra – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
FJ 0 #6 1 374
ID 0 #39 1 2,238
MO 0 #49 4 2,706
IN 0 #54 17 2,963
MV Boys 0 #75 5 3,375
JP 0 #77 1 4,057
QA 0 #80 21 7,011
IN Boys 0 #91 5,046 16,750
OM 0 #113 9 6,215
KW 0 #118 4 5,216
EE Boys 0 #125 1 2,087
CY Boys 0 #130 2 3,473
ID Boys 0 #133 3 4,130
BN Boys 0 #135 5 6,332
MU 0 #135 3 3,613
QA Boys 0 #144 1,050 18,093
AE 0 #166 12 10,220
DK 0 #205 2 5,198
MO Boys 0 #207 17 5,842
AO Girls 0 #217 1 4,575
KW Boys 0 #227 864 18,755
AO Boys 0 #249 1 5,568
JP Girls 0 #251 1 6,592
TW Boys 0 #256 1 7,111
JP Boys 0 #264 34 7,909
GR Boys 0 #273 1 6,912
AF Boys 0 #274 1 3,535
SA 0 #277 19 10,560
SG 0 #280 3 11,010
BH 0 #283 299 17,937
QA Girls 0 #284 33 15,378
KZ Boys 0 #295 2 6,578
CZ Boys 0 #304 2 6,530
AE Boys 0 #321 1,460 22,615
MU Boys 0 #321 37 8,477
OM Boys 0 #326 812 17,948
CN Boys 0 #328 4 9,639
DK Boys 0 #329 4 7,401
JO Girls 0 #339 1 7,570
MY 0 #350 5 12,352
HK 0 #356 2 8,483
PT Boys 0 #356 12 7,951
JO Boys 0 #361 17 7,057
Finland Boys 0 #375 53 2,041
OM Girls 0 #378 19 15,987
YE 0 #394 5 8,639
France Boys 2008 #400 3 2,747
BD Girls 0 #406 1 8,413
PH Boys 0 #407 2 11,440
SA Boys 0 #423 2,801 28,008
PH Girls 0 #429 1 13,098
SD Boys 0 #429 17 10,523
ZA 0 #471 4 14,421
KW Girls 0 #494 22 19,177
IN Girls 0 #505 127 13,121
CR Boys 0 #509 2 10,188
HK Boys 0 #512 16 12,905
AE Girls 0 #517 37 20,968
RU Boys 0 #525 2 12,621
LY 0 #552 8 12,703
PS Boys 0 #553 9 10,655
BD Boys 0 #558 19 10,045
IR Boys 0 #563 3 10,162
CM Boys 0 #575 1 12,054
IL Boys 0 #617 9 10,983
SG Girls 0 #632 1 18,916
SG Boys 0 #640 58 17,960
IQ Boys 0 #648 20 13,071
HK Girls 0 #650 1 16,104
CL Boys 0 #699 2 13,390
MY Boys 0 #802 321 25,439
United States Boys 2001 #803 5 6,882
SA Girls 0 #828 108 25,931
TN 0 #864 2 13,765
EG Boys 0 #922 4 15,035
NL Boys 0 #938 14 5,873
NG Boys 0 #942 10 16,906
MY Girls 0 #974 21 24,821
PE Girls 0 #1,010 1 14,861
ZA Boys 0 #1,122 57 25,619
MA 0 #1,197 3 20,986
DZ 0 #1,232 3 20,130
TR 0 #1,250 5 19,440
IT Boys 0 #1,435 37 10,046

Rajendra is popular in 55 countries — most recent births per country:

AE
AF
AO
BD
BH

Did we miss something about this name? Let us know!

People also ask about Rajendra

Rajendra is predominantly a boy's name.
Rajendra is a 3 syllable name, pronounced IPA: /ˈraːdʒendrə/; respelling: RAH-JEN-drah.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Rājendra, Rajendraa, Rajendrán, Rajinder, Rajindra and Rajendran.
Across languages, Rajendra has these equivalents: Raja (Sanskrit), Rajan (Sanskrit), Rex (Latin), Malik (Arabic), Rey (Spanish), and 2 more.
Yes — Rajendra ranked #400 in France in 2008, and appears in official birth registries across 2 countries.
Rajendra ranks highest in France (#400 in 2008).
Yes — 3 notable people named Rajendra are in our database, including Rajendra Prasad (Politician), Rajendra Kumar (Actor), Rajendravarman II (Royal).