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Origin: Sanskrit

Meaning: King; Dust; Hope

We already know baby is going to rule your world, giving them a name fit for the throne is the next best step. In Sanskrit Raja derives from the word rāja for “king” as well as rajas for “dust.” This name is closely related to a royal character you know and love from Aladdin, Rajah the pet tiger. Though this name in Arabic also means “hope” and is a variant of the name Rajayah, its overriding notion of majesty will fit your little royal like a crown.