Dharmaraja Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Dharmaraja

"Dharmaraja refers to several things in Hinduism and Buddhism:Dharmaraja, a name of Yama Dharmaraja, the Hindu god of justice and the spiritual father of Yudhishthira Dharmaraj, a name of Yudhishthira in the Mahabharata Dharmathakur or Dharmaraja, a Hindu deity of death and justice, a form of Shiva Dharmaraja (Buddhism), the title of a Buddha, often mentioned in the Buddhist scriptures Dharmaraja or Kalarupa, a wrathful dharmapala and possibly an emanation of Manjusri Dharmaraja, the original Sanskrit term for Chogyal, which may refer to a righteous ruler of Sikkim or Bhutan, or a higher-ranking monk in Tibetan BuddhismFilmsDharma Raja (film), a 1980 Indian Tamil film directed by M"

Multiple origins Origin Gender-Neutral

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

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Meaning
Dharmaraja refers to several things in Hinduism and Buddhism:Dharmaraja, a name of Yama Dharmaraja, the Hindu god of justice and the spiritual father of Yudhishthira Dharmaraj, a name of Yudhishthira in the Mahabharata Dharmathakur or Dharmaraja, a Hindu deity of death and justice, a form of Shiva Dharmaraja (Buddhism), the title of a Buddha, often mentioned in the Buddhist scriptures Dharmaraja or Kalarupa, a wrathful dharmapala and possibly an emanation of Manjusri Dharmaraja, the original Sanskrit term for Chogyal, which may refer to a righteous ruler of Sikkim or Bhutan, or a higher-ranking monk in Tibetan BuddhismFilmsDharma Raja (film), a 1980 Indian Tamil film directed by M
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
N/A
Life Path
Number 3

📖 What Does Dharmaraja Mean?

Dharmaraja refers to several things in Hinduism and Buddhism:Dharmaraja, a name of Yama Dharmaraja, the Hindu god of justice and the spiritual father of Yudhishthira Dharmaraj, a name of Yudhishthira in the Mahabharata Dharmathakur or Dharmaraja, a Hindu deity of death and justice, a form of Shiva Dharmaraja (Buddhism), the title of a Buddha, often mentioned in the Buddhist scriptures Dharmaraja or Kalarupa, a wrathful dharmapala and possibly an emanation of Manjusri Dharmaraja, the original Sanskrit term for Chogyal, which may refer to a righteous ruler of Sikkim or Bhutan, or a higher-ranking monk in Tibetan BuddhismFilmsDharma Raja (film), a 1980 Indian Tamil film directed by M. A. ThirumugamPeopleDharma Raja, the Maharajah of Travancore from 1758 to 1798 Dharmarāja Adhvarin, 17th-cent

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Dharmaraja refers to several things in Hinduism and Buddhism:Dharmaraja, a name of Yama Dharmaraja, the Hindu god of justice and the spiritual father of Yudhishthira Dharmaraj, a name of Yudhishthira in the Mahabharata Dharmathakur or Dharmaraja, a Hindu deity of death and justice, a form of Shiva Dharmaraja (Buddhism), the title of a Buddha, often mentioned in the Buddhist scriptures Dharmaraja or Kalarupa, a wrathful dharmapala and possibly an emanation of Manjusri Dharmaraja, the original Sanskrit term for Chogyal, which may refer to a righteous ruler of Sikkim or Bhutan, or a higher-ranking monk in Tibetan BuddhismFilmsDharma Raja (film), a 1980 Indian Tamil film directed by M. A. ThirumugamPeopleDharma Raja, the Maharajah of Travancore from 1758 to 1798 Dharmarāja Adhvarin, 17th-cent

Root Element
Dharmaraja
Core Meaning
"Dharmaraja refers to several things in Hinduism and Buddhism:Dharmaraja, a name of Yama Dharmaraja, the Hindu god of justice and the spiritual father of Yudhishthira Dharmaraj, a name of Yudhishthira in the Mahabharata Dharmathakur or Dharmaraja, a Hindu deity of death and justice, a form of Shiva Dharmaraja (Buddhism), the title of a Buddha, often mentioned in the Buddhist scriptures Dharmaraja or Kalarupa, a wrathful dharmapala and possibly an emanation of Manjusri Dharmaraja, the original Sanskrit term for Chogyal, which may refer to a righteous ruler of Sikkim or Bhutan, or a higher-ranking monk in Tibetan BuddhismFilmsDharma Raja (film), a 1980 Indian Tamil film directed by M"
Language

🔢 Numerology of Dharmaraja

D 4
H 8
A 1
R 9
M 4
A 1
R 9
A 1
J 1
A 1
SUM 3
3
Life Path
Creativity & Expression
4
Soul Urge
Stability & Hard Work
8
Personality
Power & Ambition

Life Path 3 — Creativity & Expression: Charismatic, artistic, and highly communicative.

Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Dharmaraja" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "Dharmaraja refers to several things in Hinduism and Buddhism:Dharmaraja, a name of Yama Dharmaraja, the Hindu god of justice and the spiritual father of Yudhishthira Dharmaraj, a name of Yudhishthira in the Mahabharata Dharmathakur or Dharmaraja, a Hindu deity of death and justice, a form of Shiva Dharmaraja (Buddhism), the title of a Buddha, often mentioned in the Buddhist scriptures Dharmaraja or Kalarupa, a wrathful dharmapala and possibly an emanation of Manjusri Dharmaraja, the original Sanskrit term for Chogyal, which may refer to a righteous ruler of Sikkim or Bhutan, or a higher-ranking monk in Tibetan BuddhismFilmsDharma Raja (film), a 1980 Indian Tamil film directed by M".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.

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Today (2026)

A name used globally.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Dharmaraja?

The Life Path number for Dharmaraja is 3, associated with Creativity & Expression. Soul Urge: 4. Personality: 8.

Is Dharmaraja a boy or girl name?

Dharmaraja is Gender-Neutral. Based on US data, 50% male and 50% female.

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