Meaning and background
The story behind Raju
Raju is documented in several South Asian languages as a variant of Raja. Behind the Name's explicit link leads to a name derived from a Sanskrit word for king or ruler, providing a supported relationship rather than a translation inferred from resemblance. The Raju entry records Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Nepali use. A particular namesake's language or original script can help preserve the intended form.
- Origin
- Variant of Raja in several South Asian naming traditions, linked with a Sanskrit king or ruler word. Source · Source 2
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About Raju
Recorded as a dog’s name
Raju appears in 4 dog licence records in the 2023 New York City dataset.
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Pronunciation and rhythm
/ɹɑju/
US English sound sequence, converted from the CMU dictionary. Stress marks are shown separately.
Stress on the first syllable in the recorded US readings.
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/ɹɑju/ · primary stress on syllable 1R AA1 Y UW0
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Sources and research notes (2)
- New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene NYC Dog Licensing Dataset — all seven available extract years, retrieved 24 October 2026 — Recorded name spellings in NYC licence-period rows, extract years 2016–2018, 2022–2024 and 2026. Evidence selects one stated year per name. Annual snapshots overlap; never sum them as unique dogs. No national popularity, etymology or owner naming-intent claim.
- Carnegie Mellon University / CMU Sphinx maintainers CMU US English Pronouncing Dictionary — US English dictionary readings; not owner-specific or exhaustive multilingual pronunciation
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