The baby name Shivraj Singh is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /ˈʃɪv.rɑːdʒ ˈsɪŋ(ɡ)/; respelling: 'shiv-RAJ SING(h)'..
The baby name Shivraj Singh is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /ˈʃɪv.rɑːdʒ ˈsɪŋ(ɡ)/; respelling: 'shiv-RAJ SING(h)'..
Shivraj Singh is Hindi, Sanskrit in Origin.
Shivraj Singh unites Sanskrit elements and a pan-Indian honorific. Shivraj derives from Śiva (“auspicious; the god Shiva”) + rāja (“king, rule”), yielding meanings such as “Shiva’s king,” “one ruled by Shiva,” or “the reign of Shiva.” Singh comes from siṃha (“lion”), long a title of valor among Rajputs and, since 1699, the universal surname adopted by Sikh men. Together, the name evokes a lion‑hearted ruler under Shiva’s protection.
The compound has centuries of use across North and Central India, common among Rajput lineages and modern public figures (for example, politician Shivraj Singh Chouhan; royal houses such as Jodhpur). Regional and orthographic variants include Shivaraj Singh, Shivraaj Singh, Sivraj/Sivaraj Singh, and Shivraj Sinh (Marathi/Gujarati). Short forms and nicknames include Shiv, Raja, Shivu, and Raj. The name signals regal authority, religious devotion, and courage.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IN | Girls | 0 | #654 | 1 | 13,121 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #741 | 3 | 18,093 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #802 | 5 | 18,755 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #912 | 7 | 17,948 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #969 | 33 | 16,750 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,142 | 2 | 22,615 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Shivraj Singh is popular in 6 countries — most recent births per country:
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