The baby name Rajeshwari is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced /rəˈdʒeʃwəri/ (rah-JESH-wuh-ree).
Rajeshwari is Sanskrit in Origin.
The baby name Rajeshwari is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced /rəˈdʒeʃwəri/ (rah-JESH-wuh-ree).
Rajeshwari is Sanskrit in Origin.
Rajeshwari is a feminine Sanskrit name (IAST Rājeśvarī), from rāja “king” + īśvarī “sovereign goddess,” meaning “she who rules over kings” or “queen of kings.” It is an epithet of the goddess Lalita/Tripurasundarī - also venerated as Rajarajeshwari - and by extension of Durga/Parvati within Śākta traditions. The name appears across many Indian languages (Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam), carrying connotations of majesty, guardianship, and auspicious power (śakti).
In personal naming it gained steady use in the 19th–20th centuries alongside temple-centered devotional movements and remains common in India and the diaspora. Variants reflect regional pronunciation and orthography: Rajeswari (Tamil/Malayalam simplification), Rajeshvari (North Indian “v” sound), and the extended devotional Rajarajeshwari/Rajarajeswari. Related forms include Ishwari and Eshwari. Diminutives such as Raji or Ishu occur. Notable bearers in arts and public life have sustained its dignified, traditional appeal.
| Rajeshwari Sachdev Rajeshwari Sachdev is an Indian actress best known for her acclaimed role in Sardari Begum, which earned her the 1997 National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress. She also became a familiar face on television as the co-host of Zee TV's popular musical show Antakshari alongside Annu Kapoor from 1994 to 2001. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 0 | #120 | 2 | 6,215 | |
| MU | 0 | #137 | 1 | 3,613 | |
| SG | 0 | #280 | 3 | 11,010 | |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #339 | 5 | 15,378 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #350 | 314 | 13,121 |
| MY | 0 | #353 | 2 | 12,352 | |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #362 | 1 | 8,539 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #384 | 13 | 15,987 |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #405 | 2 | 8,413 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #494 | 22 | 19,177 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #530 | 24 | 20,968 |
| BH | 0 | #539 | 15 | 17,937 | |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #567 | 20 | 18,916 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #743 | 1 | 18,093 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #925 | 11 | 25,931 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #979 | 16 | 24,821 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,034 | 6 | 16,750 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,142 | 2 | 22,615 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,234 | 3 | 25,928 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,690 | 2 | 28,008 |
Rajeshwari is popular in 15 countries — most recent births per country:
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