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Prithviraj: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“king of the earth”

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پرتھوی راج

पृथ्वीराज

Prithviraj (پرتھوی راج, Sanskrit पृथ्वीराज) is a Hindu boy’s name that means “king of the earth”. Source: Monier-Williams, Sanskrit–English Dictionary, pṛthivī; Monier-Williams, Sanskrit–English Dictionary, rājan.

Prithviraj at a glance

Meaning: king of the earth
Gender: Boy
Origin: Sanskrit
Faith: Hindu
Say it: prith-vi-raaj
Syllables: 3
Letters: 10
First letter: P · پ

Meaning of Prithviraj

In English: king of the earth
اردو میں معنی: زمین کا بادشاہ

Origin and history of Prithviraj

Compound of Sanskrit pṛthivī and rājan: king of the earth.

Base wordSanskrit pṛthivī + rājan

How to say and write Prithviraj

Say it: prith-vi-raaj3 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Prithviraj
Urdu: پرتھوی راج
Original script: पृथ्वीराज
Known bearer: Prithviraj Chauhan, 12th-century king of Ajmer and Delhi
Themes: Royalty

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Questions about the name Prithviraj

What does the name Prithviraj mean?

Prithviraj means “king of the earth”. In Urdu: زمین کا بادشاہ. Source: Monier-Williams, Sanskrit–English Dictionary (1899); Monier-Williams, Sanskrit–English Dictionary (1899).

Is Prithviraj a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Prithviraj is a boy’s name.

Is Prithviraj a Hindu name?

Yes. Prithviraj is used by Hindu families. It is of Sanskrit origin. Compound of Sanskrit pṛthivī and rājan: king of the earth.

How do you pronounce Prithviraj?

Say it “prith-vi-raaj”: 3 syllables.

How do you write Prithviraj in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Prithviraj is written پرتھوی راج. In its original script: पृथ्वीराज.

Who is a famous person named Prithviraj?

Prithviraj Chauhan, 12th-century king of Ajmer and Delhi

Is the meaning of Prithviraj verified?

Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.