Govindraj
Govindraj (गोविन्दराज) is a Hindu boy name meaning “King Govinda; Vishnu as Govindaraja”.
Govindraj (गोविन्दराज) is a Hindu boy name meaning “King Govinda; Vishnu as Govindaraja”.
Govindraj means “King Govinda; Vishnu as Govindaraja”. Govindraj (गोविन्दराज · గోవిందరాజ్) is a classical Sanskrit Hindu boy's name meaning “King Govinda; Vishnu as Govindaraja”. It is formed from govinda (Govinda), rāja (king). By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, “गो” falls in Shatabhisha nakshatra, pada 1, within Kumbha rashi (Aquarius).
Govindraj name meaning at a glance
| Fact | Govindraj |
|---|---|
| Meaning | King Govinda; Vishnu as Govindaraja |
| Gender | Hindu boy name |
| Origin | Classical Sanskrit |
| Roots | govinda (Govinda) + rāja (king) |
| Style | Classic |
| Devanagari | गोविन्दराज |
| Telugu | గోవిందరాజ్ |
| Sanskrit (IAST) | govindarāja |
| Pronunciation | Go-vind-raaj |
| First syllable | गो |
| Nakshatra | Shatabhisha (pada 1) |
| Rashi | Kumbha (Aquarius) |
| Numerology | 3 (Chaldean) · 1 (Pythagorean) |
| Themes | Divine & deities |
Meaning and Sanskrit roots of Govindraj
Govindraj is a classical Sanskrit name. It is built from:
- govinda — Govinda
- rāja — king
Each root can be looked up in the Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary (Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries).
Nakshatra and rashi for Govindraj
By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, the opening syllable “गो” of Govindraj falls in Shatabhisha nakshatra, pada 1, which lies in Kumbha rashi (Aquarius). This follows directly from the chart.
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How to write Govindraj
- Hindi / Sanskrit (Devanagari): गोविन्दराज
- Telugu: గోవిందరాజ్
- Sanskrit transliteration (IAST): govindarāja
How to pronounce Govindraj
Say it as “Go-vind-raaj” — 3 spoken syllables.
Govindraj is easy to say and spell in English-speaking countries — a practical choice for NRI families.
Venerated at the Govindaraja temple, Tirupati
Names similar to Govindraj
Ganadhyaksha, Gaurinath, Girijanandan, Girijapati, Girvan, Gopati
Govindraj: frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of the name Govindraj?
Govindraj means “King Govinda; Vishnu as Govindaraja”. It is formed from govinda (Govinda), rāja (king).
Is Govindraj a traditional or a modern name?
Govindraj is a classical Sanskrit name.
How is Govindraj written in Hindi and Telugu?
In Devanagari (Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi): गोविन्दराज. In Telugu: గోవిందరాజ్. Sanskrit transliteration: govindarāja.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Govindraj?
Its first syllable “गो” falls in Shatabhisha nakshatra (pada 1) and Kumbha rashi (Aquarius) by the Avakahada chart.
What is the numerology number of Govindraj?
3 in Chaldean numerology and 1 in Pythagorean numerology.
Method: Meaning traced to the Sanskrit roots; nakshatra and rashi by the Avakahada first-syllable chart (rashi derived from the pada); numerology by the Chaldean and Pythagorean systems. HinduTone does not list popularity figures or “lucky” claims.
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Govindraj — Name Facts
- Meaning
- King Govinda; Vishnu as Govindaraja
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Shatabhisha
- Rashi
- Kumbha (Aquarius)
- Numerology
- 3
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Govindraj mean?
Govindraj is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “King Govinda; Vishnu as Govindaraja”.
Is Govindraj a boy or girl name?
Govindraj is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Govindraj?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Govindraj aligns with the Shatabhisha nakshatra, under the Kumbha (Aquarius) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Govindraj?
The Chaldean name number of Govindraj is 3.
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