Pakshiraj
Pakshiraj (पक्षिराज) is a Hindu boy name meaning “King of birds, Garuda”.
Pakshiraj (पक्षिराज) is a Hindu boy name meaning “King of birds, Garuda”.
Pakshiraj means “King of birds, Garuda”. Pakshiraj (पक्षिराज · పక్షిరాజ్) is a classical Sanskrit Hindu boy's name meaning “King of birds, Garuda”. It is formed from pakṣin (bird), rāja (king). By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, “प” falls in Uttara Phalguni nakshatra, pada 3, within Kanya rashi (Virgo).
Pakshiraj name meaning at a glance
| Fact | Pakshiraj |
|---|---|
| Meaning | King of birds, Garuda |
| Gender | Hindu boy name |
| Origin | Classical Sanskrit |
| Roots | pakṣin (bird) + rāja (king) |
| Style | Classic |
| Devanagari | पक्षिराज |
| Telugu | పక్షిరాజ్ |
| Sanskrit (IAST) | pakṣirāja |
| Pronunciation | Pak-shi-raaj |
| First syllable | प |
| Nakshatra | Uttara Phalguni (pada 3) |
| Rashi | Kanya (Virgo) |
| Numerology | 6 (Chaldean) · 3 (Pythagorean) |
| Themes | Birds & animals |
Meaning and Sanskrit roots of Pakshiraj
Pakshiraj is a classical Sanskrit name. It is built from:
- pakṣin — bird
- rāja — king
Each root can be looked up in the Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary (Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries).
Nakshatra and rashi for Pakshiraj
By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, the opening syllable “प” of Pakshiraj falls in Uttara Phalguni nakshatra, pada 3, which lies in Kanya rashi (Virgo). This follows directly from the chart.
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How to write Pakshiraj
- Hindi / Sanskrit (Devanagari): पक्षिराज
- Telugu: పక్షిరాజ్
- Sanskrit transliteration (IAST): pakṣirāja
How to pronounce Pakshiraj
Say it as “Pak-shi-raaj” — 3 spoken syllables.
Names similar to Pakshiraj
Padmagarbh, Padmaksh, Pallavit, Parakram, Parantap, Parjanya
Pakshiraj: frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of the name Pakshiraj?
Pakshiraj means “King of birds, Garuda”. It is formed from pakṣin (bird), rāja (king).
Is Pakshiraj a traditional or a modern name?
Pakshiraj is a classical Sanskrit name.
How is Pakshiraj written in Hindi and Telugu?
In Devanagari (Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi): पक्षिराज. In Telugu: పక్షిరాజ్. Sanskrit transliteration: pakṣirāja.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Pakshiraj?
Its first syllable “प” falls in Uttara Phalguni nakshatra (pada 3) and Kanya rashi (Virgo) by the Avakahada chart.
What is the numerology number of Pakshiraj?
6 in Chaldean numerology and 3 in Pythagorean numerology.
Method: Meaning traced to the Sanskrit roots; nakshatra and rashi by the Avakahada first-syllable chart (rashi derived from the pada); numerology by the Chaldean and Pythagorean systems. HinduTone does not list popularity figures or “lucky” claims.
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Pakshiraj — Name Facts
- Meaning
- King of birds, Garuda
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Uttara Phalguni
- Rashi
- Kanya (Virgo)
- Numerology
- 6
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Pakshiraj mean?
Pakshiraj is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “King of birds, Garuda”.
Is Pakshiraj a boy or girl name?
Pakshiraj is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Pakshiraj?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Pakshiraj aligns with the Uttara Phalguni nakshatra, under the Kanya (Virgo) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Pakshiraj?
The Chaldean name number of Pakshiraj is 6.
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