राजा (Hindi)
Where does "राजा" come from?
The Hindi word 'राजा' (rājā) descends directly from the Sanskrit 'rājan,' signifying a king or ruler. It belongs to a linguistic family that includes the related titles 'rāy,' 'rāṇā,' and 'rānā,' all of which share these ancient roots for nobility and sovereignty.
Full etymology tree
- राजा (rājā) (Hindi), 'king, monarch, sovereign, ruler'
- borrowed राजा (rājā) (Sanskrit), 'nominative singular of राजन् (rā́jan)'
- inherited राजन् (rājan) (Sanskrit), 'a king, sovereign, prince, chief'
- borrowed राजा (rājā) (Sanskrit), 'nominative singular of राजन् (rā́jan)'
Ancestors
- राजा (Sanskrit)
Cognates and doublets
- राय (Hindi)
Updated June 2026
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