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Raghu: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“swift; name of an ancestor of Rama”

Classical source identified (draft)Awaiting scholar review

رگھو

रघु

Raghu (رگھو, Sanskrit रघु) is a Hindu boy’s name that means “swift; name of an ancestor of Rama”. Source: Monier-Williams, Sanskrit–English Dictionary, raghu.

Raghu at a glance

Meaning: swift; name of an ancestor of Rama
Gender: Boy
Origin: Sanskrit
Faith: Hindu
Say it: ra-ghu
Syllables: 2
Letters: 5
First letter: R · ر

Meaning of Raghu

In English: swift; name of an ancestor of Rama
اردو میں معنی: تیز رفتار، رام کے جد کا نام

Origin and history of Raghu

Sanskrit raghu, swift, name of an ancestor of Rama.

Base wordSanskrit raghu

How to say and write Raghu

Say it: ra-ghu2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Raghu
Urdu: رگھو
Original script: रघु
Themes: Royalty

Sibling names for Raghu

Hindu girl names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Raghu.

Names like Raghu

Names that sound like Raghu

Questions about the name Raghu

What does the name Raghu mean?

Raghu means “swift; name of an ancestor of Rama”. In Urdu: تیز رفتار، رام کے جد کا نام. Source: Monier-Williams, Sanskrit–English Dictionary (1899).

Is Raghu a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Raghu is a boy’s name.

Is Raghu a Hindu name?

Yes. Raghu is used by Hindu families. It is of Sanskrit origin. Sanskrit raghu, swift, name of an ancestor of Rama.

How do you pronounce Raghu?

Say it “ra-ghu”: 2 syllables.

How do you write Raghu in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Raghu is written رگھو. In its original script: रघु.

Is the meaning of Raghu 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.