Sukhraj as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Sukhraj

What is the meaning of the name Sukhraj ?

The baby name Sukhraj is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced SOOKH-rahj (approx.); IPA: /sukʰˈraːdʒ/.

Sukhraj is Hindi, Punjabi, Sanskrit in Origin.

Sukhraj is a Punjabi given name, prominent in Sikh communities, built from the Sanskrit-Punjabi elements sukh (peace, happiness, bliss) and raj/raj (rule, sovereignty). It expresses the sense of “sovereign of peace” or “one whose reign brings happiness.” The name is most often masculine but can be used unisex in contemporary practice. In Gurmukhi it is written ਸੁਖਰਾਜ.

Attested across Punjab and the Sikh diaspora (notably the UK and Canada), Sukhraj aligns with virtues praised in the Guru Granth Sahib, where sukh signifies spiritual tranquility. It commonly appears in full forms as Sukhraj Singh (male) and Sukhraj Kaur (female). Variants and transliterations include Sukhraaj and Sukhrāj; less frequent spellings such as Sookhraj occur. Familiar short forms are Sukhi and Raj. Related names sharing the sukh root include Sukhpreet, Sukhdeep, and Sukhminder, all emphasizing joy, comfort, and well-being.