रा (Ra) is the naming syllable of Chitra nakshatra, pada 3, in Tula rashi. These are the 183 names in Kalava's list that begin with it, each with its meaning as the Sanskrit dictionary prints it.
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Rajanee रजनी attested
a name of Durga; of a river; also ‘the coloured or dark one’, night
rajanī · MW 863,1 · Apte 901
Radha राधा attested
Radha (the deity's own name); N. of a celebrated cowherdess or Gopī (beloved by Kṛṣṇa; prosperity, success
rādhā · MW 876,3 · Apte 910
Ramya रम्या attested
to be enjoyed, enjoyable, pleasing, delightful, beautiful
ramya · MW 868,2 · Apte 905
Raju रज्जु attested
a rope, cord, string, line, (rajjumā-sthā
rajju · MW 861,1 · Apte 902
Feminine in Sanskrit, but given mostly to boys.
Rasa रसा attested
a mythical stream supposed to flow round the earth and the atmosphere; also moisture, humidity
rasā · MW 870,3 · Apte 906
Rashida रशिदा regional
Not a Sanskrit word; the nearest dictionary word, rasasiddhā, is a different word.
Rani राणी attested
a queen
rāṇī · MW 875,3
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name; in Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Rabiya रबिया regional
Not a Sanskrit word, so the dictionary gives it no meaning.
Ramalakshmi रामलक्ष्मी compound
Rama + Lakshmi
rāma + lakṣmī · MW 877,1; 892,3
Radhamani राधामणि compound
Radha + a jewel, gem, pearl (also fig.)
rādhā + maṇi · MW 876,3; 774,3
Radhika राधिका attested
endearing form of Rādhā
rādhikā · MW 876,3 · Apte 911
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Rakhi रखी regional
Not a Sanskrit word, so the dictionary gives it no meaning.
Rajyalakshmi राज्यलक्ष्मी attested
the good fortune of a kingdom, glory of sovereignty
rājyalakṣmī · MW 875,2
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Rahima रहिमा regional
Not a Sanskrit word, so the dictionary gives it no meaning.
Ramadevi रामादेवी attested
N. of the mother of Jaya-deva
rāmādevī · MW 878,2
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Rahel रहेल regional
Not a Sanskrit word, so the dictionary gives it no meaning.
Rameesa रामेष compound
Rama + possessing sap and strength
rāma + iṣa · MW 877,1; 169,2
Ragini रागिणी attested
a modification of the musical mode called Rāga
rāgiṇī · MW 872,2
Rashmi रश्मि attested
a ray of light, beam, splendour; also a string, rope, cord, trace, rein, bridle, leash
raśmi · MW 869,2 · Apte 905
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Rajalakshmi राजलक्ष्मी attested
the Fortune or Prosperity of a king (personified as a goddess)
rājalakṣmī · MW 874,1
Rajarajeswari राजराजेश्वरी attested
(prob.) N. of Durgā
rājarājeśvarī · MW 874,1
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Rajina राजिन compound
shining, radiant + able, strong, energetic, determined, bold
rāj + ina · MW 872,3; 165,3
Rambha रम्भा attested
a name of the Goddess (Devi); the plantain (Musa Sapientum)
rambhā · MW 867,2 · Apte 905
Rasna रास्ना attested
a girdle
rāsnā · MW 879,3 · Apte 912
Rajwati राजवती attested
N. of the wife of the Gandharva Devaprabha
rājavatī · MW 874,1
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Rachana रचन attested
stringing flowers or garlands; also mostly arrangement, disposition, management
racana · MW 861,1 · Apte 901
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Rajam रजम् attested
emotion, affection, : the quality of passion, Sch; also the menstrual excretion (also )
raja · MW 863,1 · Apte 901
Neuter in Sanskrit.
Rajisha राजिष compound
shining, radiant + possessing sap and strength
rāj + iṣa · MW 872,3; 169,2
Rajitha राजिता attested
illuminated, resplendent, brilliant, adorned or embellished with
rājita · MW 875,1
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Ranjana रञ्जन attested
pleasing, charming, rejoicing, delighting; also colouring, dyeing
rañjana · MW 863,3 · Apte 902
Neuter in Sanskrit; the dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Rathnavalli रत्नावली attested
a string of pearls
ratnāvalī · MW 865,1
Ratnamala रत्नमाला attested
a jewel necklace, pearl necklace
ratnamālā · MW 864,3
Ratnavathi रत्नवती attested
the earth
ratnavatī · MW 865,1
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Rajya राज्या attested
kingly, princely, royal
rājya · MW 875,1 · Apte 909
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Raadhi राद्धि attested
accomplishment, perfection, completion, success, good fortune
rāddhi · MW 876,2 · Apte 910
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Ranjitha रञ्जिता attested
affected, moved, charmed, delighted; also coloured, dyed, painted, tinted
rañjita · MW 863,3 · Apte 902
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Raksha रक्षा attested
the act of protecting or guarding, protection, care, preservation
rakṣā · MW 860,1 · Apte 900
Rajiva राजीवा attested
streaked, striped
rājīva · MW 875,3 · Apte 910
Rajivalochana राजीवलोचना attested
N. of a daughter of Jarāsaṃdha
rājīvalocanā · MW 875,3
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Rajni राज्ञी attested
a queen, princess, the wife of a king
rājñī · MW 875,1 · Apte 909
Rama रमा attested
a name of Lakshmi; good luck, fortune, splendour, opulence; also of rama, q.v
ramā · MW 868,1 · Apte 905
Rama रामा attested
Rama (the deity's own name); dark, dark-coloured, black; (rāmaḥśakuniḥ. a black bird, crow; )
rāma · MW 877,1 · Apte 911
Rama रामा attested
a beautiful woman, any young and charming woman, mistress, wife
rāmā · MW 877,1 · Apte 911
Ramani रमणी attested
a beautiful young woman, mistress, wife
ramaṇī · MW 868,1 · Apte 905
Ranadurga रणदुर्गा attested
a name of Durga
raṇadurgā · MW 863,3
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Ranjani रञ्जनी attested
prob. friendly salutation
rañjanī · MW 863,3 · Apte 902
Rasya रस्या attested
juicy, tasty, savoury, palatable
rasya · MW 871,1 · Apte 907
Ratipriya रतिप्रिया attested
‘beloved by Rati’, N. of Kāma-deva; also pleasant during coition
ratipriya · MW 867,3
Ratnagarbha रत्नगर्भा attested
the earth
ratnagarbhā · MW 864,2
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Ranya रण्य attested
joy, pleasure; also delectable, pleasant
raṇya · MW 864,1
Neuter in Sanskrit; the dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name; in Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Raha रह attested
a secret, mystery, mystical truth; also a lonely or deserted place, loneliness, solitude
rahas · MW 871,1 · Apte 907
Neuter in Sanskrit; the dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Rashana रशना attested
a ray of light, beam; also a rope, cord, strap
raśanā · MW 869,2 · Apte 905
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
No names of this kind begin with this syllable.
Ravi रवि attested
a partic. form of the sun (sometimes regarded as one of the 12…
ravi · MW 869,1 · Apte 905
Raman रमण attested
a name of Kama; pleasing, charming, delightful
ramaṇa · MW 868,1 · Apte 904
Rajesh रजेश regional
Not a Sanskrit word, so the dictionary gives it no meaning.
Rajan रजन attested
a ray; also colouring, dyeing
rajana · MW 863,1 · Apte 901
Rakesh राकेश attested
a name of Shiva; = rākendīvarabandhu: full moon
rākeśa · MW 871,3
Rahul राहुल attested
N. of a man
rāhula · MW 880,1
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Ramesh रामेश attested
N. of an author
rāmeśa · MW 878,2
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Raajan राजन् attested
a king, sovereign, prince, chief
rājan · MW 874,3 · Apte 908
Ramla रमल attested
a mode of fortune-telling by means of dice (a branch of divination…
ramala · MW 868,2
Masculine in Sanskrit, but given mostly to girls; in Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Rajiv राजीव attested
streaked, striped
rājīva · MW 875,3 · Apte 910
Raja रज attested
‘coloured or dim space’, the sphere of vapour or mist
rajas · MW 863,2 · Apte 901
Neuter in Sanskrit; the dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Raghav राघव attested
a descendant of Raghu patr. of Aja, of Daśa-ratha
rāghava · MW 872,2 · Apte 908
Ravin रविन regional
Not a Sanskrit word, so the dictionary gives it no meaning.
Rajendra राजेन्द्र attested
a lord of kings, supreme sovereign, emperor
rājendra · MW 874,3
Ravinder रविंदेर regional
Not a Sanskrit word, so the dictionary gives it no meaning.
Ravindra रवीन्द्र attested
N. of an author
ravīndra · MW 869,1
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Ranbir रामवीर compound
Rama + a man, (esp.) a brave or eminent man, hero
rāma + vīra · MW 877,1; 1005,2
Ranaveer रणवीर compound
delight, pleasure, gladness, joy + a man, (esp.) a brave or eminent man, hero
raṇa + vīra · MW 863,3; 1005,2
Ramakrishan रामकृशन compound
Rama + a pearl, mother-of-pearl
rāma + kṛśana · MW 877,1; 305,3
Rajat रजत attested
whitish, silver-coloured, silvery (taṃhiraṇyam
rajata · MW 863,1 · Apte 901
Neuter in Sanskrit.
Rajveer राज्वीर compound
shining, radiant + a man, (esp.) a brave or eminent man, hero
rāj + vīra · MW 872,3; 1005,2
Ranadheer रणधीर compound
delight, pleasure, gladness, joy + steady, constant, firm, resolute, brave
raṇa + dhīra · MW 863,3; 517,1
Raghu रघु attested
light, fickle; also hastening, going speedily, fleet, rapid
raghu · MW 860,2 · Apte 900
Rajinder रजिंदेर regional
Not a Sanskrit word, so the dictionary gives it no meaning.
Ramakrishna रामकृष्ण attested
N. of various authors and other men
rāmakṛṣṇa · MW 877,1
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Radhakrishnan राधाकृष्णन् regional
the Tamil/Malayalam form of rādhākṛṣṇa: du. R˚ and Kṛṣṇa
rādhākṛṣṇa · MW 876,3
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Raveendran रवीन्द्रन् regional
the Tamil/Malayalam form of ravīndra: ‘chief of suns’, the sun
ravīndra · MW 869,1
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Ramachandran रामचन्द्रन् regional
the Tamil/Malayalam form of rāmacandra: ‘R˚-moon’, N. of the principal Rāma called Dāśarathi
rāmacandra · MW 877,2
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Ranabeer रणवीर compound
delight, pleasure, gladness, joy + a man, (esp.) a brave or eminent man, hero
raṇa + vīra · MW 863,3; 1005,2
Ras रस attested
the sap or juice of plants, juice of fruit, any liquid or fluid
rasa · MW 869,2 · Apte 905
Rajendran राजेन्द्रन् regional
the Tamil/Malayalam form of rājendra: a lord of kings, supreme sovereign, emperor
rājendra · MW 874,3
Rashi राशि attested
a division of beings
rāśi · MW 1332,1 · Apte 912
Rathan रटन attested
shouting, shout, applause
raṭana · MW 863,3 · Apte 902
Neuter in Sanskrit; the dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Ramakrishnan रामकृष्णन् regional
the Tamil/Malayalam form of rāmakṛṣṇa: N. of various authors and other men
rāmakṛṣṇa · MW 877,1
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Ramakka रामक attested
a name of Rama; delighting, gratifying
rāmaka · MW 878,2 · Apte 911
Masculine in Sanskrit, but given mostly to girls.
Rajneesh राजनीश compound
shining, radiant + one who has not a lord or superior, paramount
rāj + anīśa · MW 872,3; 30,3
Rajpal राजपाल attested
N. of a king
rājapāla · MW 873,2
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Ramamoorthi रामामूर्ति compound
Rama + shapelessness, absence of shape or form
rāma + amūrti · MW 877,1; 82,1
Rajbir राज्वीर compound
shining, radiant + a man, (esp.) a brave or eminent man, hero
rāj + vīra · MW 872,3; 1005,2
Raghunandan रघुनन्दन attested
‘son or descendant of Raghu’, N. of Rāmacandra
raghunandana · MW 860,2
Rajab रजब regional
Not a Sanskrit word, so the dictionary gives it no meaning.
Ranjit रञ्जित attested
affected, moved, charmed, delighted; also coloured, dyed, painted, tinted
rañjita · MW 863,3 · Apte 902
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Ramanan रमणन् regional
the Tamil/Malayalam form of ramaṇa: a name of Kama; pleasing, charming, delightful
ramaṇa · MW 868,1 · Apte 904
Ranavijay रणविजय compound
delight, pleasure, gladness, joy + contest for victory, victory, conquest
raṇa + vijaya · MW 863,3; 960,1
Rajasekhar राजशेखर attested
N. of various authors and teachers
rājaśekhara · MW 874,2 · Apte 1192
Raghuvar रघुवर attested
N. of an author
raghuvara · MW 860,3
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Radhakrishan राधाकृशन compound
Radha + a pearl, mother-of-pearl
rādhā + kṛśana · MW 876,3; 305,3
Ramesan रामेशन् regional
the Tamil/Malayalam form of rameśa: a name of Vishnu, ‘lord of Ramā (Lakshmi)’
Rajeevan राजीवन् regional
the Tamil/Malayalam form of rājīva: a blue lotus
rājīva · MW 875,3 · Apte 910
Raghuveer रघुवीर attested
‘Raghu-hero’, N. of Rāma
raghuvīra · MW 860,3
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name; in Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Rangga रङ्ग attested
love; also colour, paint, dye, hue
raṅga · MW 862,2 · Apte 900
Masculine in Sanskrit, but given mostly to girls.
Ramachandra रामचन्द्र attested
‘R˚-moon’, N. of the principal Rāma called Dāśarathi
rāmacandra · MW 877,2
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Rajanis राजनीश compound
shining, radiant + one who has not a lord or superior, paramount
rāj + anīśa · MW 872,3; 30,3
Rajak राजक attested
illuminating, irradiating, splendid
rājaka · MW 874,3 · Apte 908
Rabbani रावणि attested
a name of Indra
rāvaṇi · MW 879,1 · Apte 912
Radhakrishna राधाकृष्ण attested
du. R˚ and Kṛṣṇa
rādhākṛṣṇa · MW 876,3
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Ratnakar रत्नाकर attested
a jewel-mine
ratnākara · MW 865,1 · Apte 1192
Ranajith रणजित compound
delight, pleasure, gladness, joy + won, acquired, conquered, subdued
raṇa + jita · MW 863,3; 420,3
Rachith रचित attested
produced, fashioned, constructed, performed, arranged, prepared
racita · MW 861,1 · Apte 901
Ramesvar रामेश्वर attested
N. of various authors and other men
rāmeśvara · MW 878,2
Ranasimh रणसिंह compound
delight, pleasure, gladness, joy + ‘the powerful one’
raṇa + siṃha · MW 863,3; 1213,1
Rajasekharan राजशेखरन् regional
the Tamil/Malayalam form of rājaśekhara: N. of various authors and teachers
rājaśekhara · MW 874,2 · Apte 1192
Ramadas रामदास attested
(also with miśra and dikṣita) of various authors
rāmadāsa · MW 877,2
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Raghupathi रघुपति attested
= raghunāyaka: ‘chief of Raghus’, N. of Rāma
raghupati · MW 860,2
Raghunath रघुनाथ attested
‘lord of the Raghus’, N. of Rāma
raghunātha · MW 860,2
Raghunathan रघुनाथन् regional
the Tamil/Malayalam form of raghunātha: ‘lord of the Raghus’, N. of Rāma
raghunātha · MW 860,2
Ramasvami रामस्वामी attested
N. of a statue of Rāma
rāmasvāmin · MW 878,1
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Ramprasad रामप्रसाद attested
N. of various authors (also with
rāmaprasāda · MW 877,3
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Rajaram राजराम attested
N. of various authors
rājarāma · MW 874,1
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Rammohan राममोहन attested
N. of an author
rāmamohana · MW 877,3
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Ramadasan रामदासन् regional
the Tamil/Malayalam form of rāmadāsa: ‘servant of Rama’
rāmadāsa · MW 877,2
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Raghavan रागवान् attested
having colour, coloured, red
rāgavat · MW 872,1 · Apte 908
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Rathnakaran रत्नाकरन् regional
the Tamil/Malayalam form of ratnākara: a jewel-mine
ratnākara · MW 865,1 · Apte 1192
Ravikaran रविकरन् regional
the Tamil/Malayalam form of ravikara: a ray of the sun
ravikara · MW 869,1
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Rathnesvar रत्नेश्वर attested
N. of various men
ratneśvara · MW 865,1
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Ravichandran रविचन्द्रन् regional
the Tamil/Malayalam form of ravicandra: the sun and the moon
ravicandra · MW 869,1
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Rakshith रक्षित attested
guarded, protected, saved, preserved, maintained, kept
rakṣita · MW 860,1
Raghuram रघुराम attested
N. of a man
raghurāma · MW 860,3
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Rajammal राजमल्ल attested
a royal wrestler
rājamalla · MW 873,3
Masculine in Sanskrit, but given mostly to girls; in Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Rampal रामपाल attested
N. of a man
rāmapāla · MW 877,3
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Ravichandra रविचन्द्र attested
N. of the author of a the Amaru-śataka
ravicandra · MW 869,1
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Ranganath रङ्गनाथ attested
N. of various authors and other men
raṅganātha · MW 862,3
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Rajamani राजमणि attested
a royal gem or precious stone
rājamaṇi · MW 873,3
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name; in Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Rajith राजित attested
illuminated, resplendent, brilliant, adorned or embellished with
rājita · MW 875,1
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Rasik रसिक attested
having a taste for or a sense of, fond of, devoted to, delighting in; also tasteful, elegant
rasika · MW 871,1 · Apte 907
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Raviteja रवितेज attested
the radiance of the sun
ravitejas · MW 869,1
Neuter in Sanskrit; the dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name; in Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Ragi रागी attested
impassioned, affectionate, enamoured; also coloured, having a partic. colour (applied to a…
rāgin · MW 872,2 · Apte 908
Masculine in Sanskrit, but given mostly to girls; the dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Ramith रमित attested
gladdened, delighted, rendered happy
ramita · MW 868,2
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Ramakant रमाकान्त attested
‘lover or husband of Ramā’, N. of Viṣṇu
ramākānta · MW 868,2
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Ranasur रणशूर attested
a hero in war, warrior
raṇaśūra · MW 864,1
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name; in Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Rawan रवण attested
roaring, yelling, crying, howling, singing
ravaṇa · MW 868,3 · Apte 905
The dictionary's sense is unflattering: ‘roaring, yelling, crying, howling, singing’; masculine in Sanskrit, but given mostly to girls.
Ramy रम्य attested
to be enjoyed, enjoyable, pleasing, delightful, beautiful
ramya · MW 868,2 · Apte 905
Rahil राहिल attested
N. of a man
rāhila · MW 879,3
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Ramaya राममय attested
N. of a Sch. on
rāmamaya · MW 877,3
Masculine in Sanskrit, but given mostly to girls; in Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Razvan राजवान् attested
having a king, possessing kings, (vati in the presence of kings, )
rājavat · MW 874,1
Ramata रामठ attested
Asa Foetida
rāmaṭha · MW 878,2 · Apte 911
Masculine in Sanskrit, but given mostly to girls.
Raaya राय attested
a king, prince
rāya · MW 878,3 · Apte 911
Masculine in Sanskrit, but given mostly to girls.
Rayan रायान attested
(?) N. of a cow-herd
rāyāna · MW 878,3
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name; in Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Ramaj रामज attested
N. of a man
rāmaja · MW 877,2
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Ratu राटु attested
N. of a preceptor
rāṭu · MW 875,3
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Rajanya राजन्य attested
a name of Agni; kingly, princely, royal
rājanya · MW 875,1 · Apte 909
Rakshana रक्षण attested
‘protector’, N. of Viṣṇu
rakṣaṇa · MW 859,3 · Apte 900
Ramyashri रम्यश्री attested
a name of Vishnu
ramyaśrī · MW 868,2
Ranapriya रणप्रिय attested
fond of war or battle, warlike
raṇapriya · MW 864,1
Ranhas रंहस् attested
a name of Shiva
raṃhas · MW 859,3 · Apte 899
Rantideva रन्तिदेव attested
a name of Vishnu; a dog
rantideva · MW 868,1 · Apte 904
Rathangapani रथाङ्गपाणि attested
‘having a discus in his hand’, N. of Viṣṇu
rathāṅgapāṇi · MW 866,1
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Ratipati रतिपति attested
‘Rati's husband’, Kāma-deva, the god of love
ratipati · MW 867,3
Ratnagarbha रत्नगर्भ attested
filled with precious stones, containing jewels, set with jewels
ratnagarbha · MW 864,2
Ratnanabha रत्ननाभ attested
one whose navel is a jewel (said of Viṣṇu)
ratnanābha · MW 864,3
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Ratnanka रत्नाङ्क attested
a name of Vishnu
ratnāṅka · MW 865,1
Known only from the old word-lists, not from literature.
Ratnasanu रत्नसानु attested
N. of the mountain Meru
ratnasānu · MW 865,1
Ravilochana रविलोचन attested
‘sun-eyed’, N. of Śiva
ravilocana · MW 869,1
Rayishtha रयिष्ठ attested
a name of Agni; very swift or fleet or vehement
rayiṣṭha · MW 868,3 · Apte 905
Ramil रामिल attested
a lover, husband
rāmila · MW 878,3 · Apte 911
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Raaga राग attested
loveliness, beauty (esp. of voice or song); also the act of colouring or dyeing
rāga · MW 872,1 · Apte 907
Masculine in Sanskrit, but given mostly to girls; the dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Rajarshi राजर्षि attested
a royal Ṛṣi or saint, Ṛṣi of royal descent
rājarṣi · MW 874,1
Rashmiman रश्मिमान् attested
having rays or beams, radiant
raśmimat · MW 869,2 · Apte 905
No names of this kind begin with this syllable.
Rama राम attested
Rama (the deity's own name); dark, dark-coloured, black; (rāmaḥśakuniḥ. a black bird, crow; )
rāma · MW 877,1 · Apte 911
Raj राज् attested
shining, radiant
rāj · MW 872,3 · Apte 908
Rasul रसुल regional
Not a Sanskrit word, so the dictionary gives it no meaning.
Rathi रति attested
Rati, wife of Kamadev; delight, pleasure
rati · MW 867,3 · Apte 903
Ramani रमणी attested
pleasing, charming, delightful
ramaṇa · MW 868,1 · Apte 904
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Rami रामी attested
darkness, night
rāmī · MW 877,1
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name; in Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Ramanapreeth रमणप्रीत compound
pleasing, charming, delightful + pleased, delighted, satisfied, joyful, glad
ramaṇa + prīta · MW 868,1; 711,1
Ramanajeeth रमणजित compound
pleasing, charming, delightful + won, acquired, conquered, subdued
ramaṇa + jita · MW 868,1; 420,3
Rana रण attested
delight, pleasure, gladness, joy
raṇa · MW 863,3 · Apte 902
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Ranajitha रणजित compound
delight, pleasure, gladness, joy + won, acquired, conquered, subdued
raṇa + jita · MW 863,3; 420,3
Ratha रत attested
delighting in, intent upon, fond or enamoured of; also pleased, amused, gratified
rata · MW 867,2 · Apte 902
Neuter in Sanskrit; the dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Ratna रत्न attested
a gift, present, goods, wealth, riches
ratna · MW 864,2 · Apte 903
Neuter in Sanskrit; the dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Rathu रतू attested
the river of heaven, the celestial Ganges, Sch
ratū · MW 864,2
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name; in Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
MW is Monier-Williams, A Sanskrit-English Dictionary (1899), by page and column; Apte is The Practical Sanskrit-English Dictionary (1890), by page. Where a name is not a Sanskrit word, its Devanagari is worked out from the English spelling.
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