Hamsaraj means “King of swans”. Hamsaraj (हंसराज · హంసరాజ్) is a classical Sanskrit Hindu boy's name meaning “King of swans”. It is formed from haṃsa (swan), rāja (king). By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, “ह” falls in Punarvasu nakshatra, pada 3, within Mithuna rashi (Gemini).

Hamsaraj name meaning at a glance

FactHamsaraj
MeaningKing of swans
GenderHindu boy name
OriginClassical Sanskrit
Rootshaṃsa (swan) + rāja (king)
StyleClassic
Devanagariहंसराज
Teluguహంసరాజ్
Sanskrit (IAST)haṃsarāja
PronunciationHam-sa-raaj
First syllableह
NakshatraPunarvasu (pada 3)
RashiMithuna (Gemini)
Numerology9 (Chaldean) · 8 (Pythagorean)
ThemesBirds & animals

Meaning and Sanskrit roots of Hamsaraj

Hamsaraj is a classical Sanskrit name. It is built from:

  • haṃsa — swan
  • rāja — king

Each root can be looked up in the Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary (Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries).

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Nakshatra and rashi for Hamsaraj

By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, the opening syllable “ह” of Hamsaraj falls in Punarvasu nakshatra, pada 3, which lies in Mithuna rashi (Gemini). This follows directly from the chart.

Explore more: Punarvasu nakshatra names · Mithuna rashi names

How to write Hamsaraj

  • Hindi / Sanskrit (Devanagari): हंसराज
  • Telugu: హంసరాజ్
  • Sanskrit transliteration (IAST): haṃsarāja

How to pronounce Hamsaraj

Say it as “Ham-sa-raaj” — 3 spoken syllables.

Hamsaraj is easy to say and spell in English-speaking countries — a practical choice for NRI families.

Names similar to Hamsaraj

Haimavat, Haransh, Harigopal, Harimohan, Harishankar, Hemansh

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Hamsaraj: frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of the name Hamsaraj?

Hamsaraj means “King of swans”. It is formed from haṃsa (swan), rāja (king).

Is Hamsaraj a traditional or a modern name?

Hamsaraj is a classical Sanskrit name.

How is Hamsaraj written in Hindi and Telugu?

In Devanagari (Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi): हंसराज. In Telugu: హంసరాజ్. Sanskrit transliteration: haṃsarāja.

Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Hamsaraj?

Its first syllable “ह” falls in Punarvasu nakshatra (pada 3) and Mithuna rashi (Gemini) by the Avakahada chart.

What is the numerology number of Hamsaraj?

9 in Chaldean numerology and 8 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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