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Rajnish

male name with 1 related variant.

Meaning and history

Rajnish is an Indian masculine name from Sanskrit elements rajan, “king” or “ruler,” and isha, “lord,” commonly interpreted as “lord of kings.” It is also used as an epithet in Sanskrit-derived naming traditions. The spiritual teacher Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh, later known as Osho, brought a closely related spelling to international attention. Notable bearers include Indian film director Rajnish Mehra and Indian cricketer Rajnish Gurbani.