Dharmaraj
/D-AH-R-M-AH-R-AA-JH/
King of dharma, the sovereign whose rule is founded on righteous law — Dharmaraj is a title of both Yudhishthira, the eldest Pandava who never lied, and Yama, the god of death who judges souls by their karma
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Yes — Dharmaraj is a Hindu boy name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “King of dharma, the sovereign whose rule is founded on righteous law — Dharmaraj is a title of both Yudhishthira, the eldest Pandava who never lied, and Yama, the god of death who judges souls by their karma”.
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Meaning & origin
Dharmaraj is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, traditionally used in Hindu families. The name means "King of dharma, the sovereign whose rule is founded on righteous law — Dharmaraj is a title of both Yudhishthira, the eldest Pandava who never lied, and Yama, the god of death who judges souls by their karma" and belongs to the Nobility cluster — names with regal heritage and dignified bearing.
Common among Indian, Marathi, Bengali, Gujarati, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayali families, Dharmaraj carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
What's Dharmaraj's birth star?
In Vedic tradition, a baby's name is matched to their nakshatra (birth star) and rashi (moon sign) — usually through its first syllable. Dharmaraj opens with “Dh.” But whether that's auspicious depends on your baby's exact date, time, and place of birth.
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See Dharmaraj's birth-star reading →What does Dharmaraj's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Dharmaraj resonates in either tradition.
Dharmaraj's destiny number is 11 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Dharmaraj's full reading →
Does Dharmaraj go with your family's names?
Dharmaraj breaks into 8 sounds: /D-AH-R-M-AH-R-AA-JH/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Dharmaraj sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Dharmaraj beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Dharmaraj — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Dharmaraj
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Sharing the same meaning
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Common questions about Dharmaraj
What does the name Dharmaraj mean?
Dharmaraj means "King of dharma, the sovereign whose rule is founded on righteous law — Dharmaraj is a title of both Yudhishthira, the eldest Pandava who never lied, and Yama, the god of death who judges souls by their karma." It is a boy name of Sanskrit origin, traditionally used in Hindu families.
Is Dharmaraj a boy or girl name?
Dharmaraj is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Dharmaraj?
Dharmaraj is of Sanskrit origin, used in Hindu tradition, commonly among Indian, Marathi, Bengali families.
Is Dharmaraj a Hindu name?
Yes. Dharmaraj is a boy name traditionally used in Hindu families, of Sanskrit origin.
What does Dharmaraj mean in Sanskrit?
Dharmaraj originates from Sanskrit, where it means "King of dharma, the sovereign whose rule is founded on righteous law — Dharmaraj is a title of both Yudhishthira, the eldest Pandava who never lied, and Yama, the god of death who judges souls by their karma."
What are common nicknames for Dharmaraj?
Common short forms of Dharmaraj include Dhari, Dhar.
What is the numerology of Dharmaraj?
Dharmaraj has a Pythagorean destiny number of 11 — intuition and inspired leadership (master number).
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