Raja

High school (ages 12+)
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1. What is the etymological root?Sanskrit 'rājan-'
2. What is the primary meaning?Noble or royal title for rulers and highest-ranking nobles
3. What does the word "Raja" mean?It means a king or queen, a royal leader in ancient India and Southeast Asia. It shows someone who rules, protects, and keeps justice.
4. Where did the word "Raja" come from?It comes from the Sanskrit word "rājan-" and is found in the very old Rigveda text. It was used for rulers in ancient times.

Sanskrit: An ancient classical language of India, belonging to the Indo-Aryan branch of the Indo-Iranian languages.
Rigveda: One of the oldest extant texts in any Indo-European language, a foundational scripture of Hinduism.
Cognates: Words in different languages that share a common historical origin, often exhibiting similar forms and meanings.
Varna: The ancient Indian system of social stratification, with four main categories including Kshatriya.