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Dhanraj
धनराजSay it dhun-RAAJ
- Meaning today
- King of wealth, wealthy ruler
- Original meaning
- "king of wealth; one rich in treasure" Monier-Williams, p. 508
- Say it
- dhun-RAAJ
- Written
- धनराज
- Other spellings
- Dhanaraj
Dhanraj
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Dhanraj meaning
Dhanraj (धनराज) is a Hindu boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
King of wealth; one rich in treasure
Also used to mean: wealthy ruler
Dhanraj (धनराज) joins dhana, which Monier-Williams gives as a prize, wealth, property or treasure, with rāja, "king". The name means "king of wealth", and Indian name lists give it as "king of wealth" or "prosperous ruler". Like Dhanesh, it can be read as a title of Kubera, the lord of treasure, though no dictionary records it as one. The compound is not in the classical dictionaries, but the name is used across India. Its best-known bearer is Dhanraj Pillay, the former captain of the Indian hockey team.
Source: Monier-Williams, Sanskrit–English Dictionary (1899), p. 508 · entry dhana · See the entry · checked 25 Oct 2026
References: Monier-Williams, dhana, p. 508 · Monier-Williams, rāja, p. 872 · Wikipedia, Dhanraj Pillay
Famous namesakes
- Dhanraj Pillay, former India hockey captain
Fits your syllable
First sound ध
Purva Ashadha nakshatra, pada 2 · Dhanu rashi
This exact sound isn't in the table; the closest is धा, which differs only in vowel length. North Indian table. Tables vary by region and family tradition, so confirm with your priest.
Spellings
Dhanraj · Dhanaraj