Raghunath

Raghunath Meaning & Origin

About Raghunath
The surname Raghunath is of Indian origin and is derived from the Sanskrit words "Raghu," meaning "swift" or "quick," and "nath," meaning "lord" or "protector." It is a Hindu surname associated with Lord Rama, one of the major deities in Hinduism. The name Raghunath signifies a person who is a devotee or follower of Lord Rama, emphasizing qualities such as swiftness, protection, and devotion.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Raghunath is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Raghunath: 368
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 55,741
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Raghunath based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Raghunath is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RKN0
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R0205030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AE1 G AH0 N HH AH0 TH
🌐 IPA
/raghunath*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RKN0', 'RKNT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R253

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Raghunath in Braille

Here's how to represent Raghunath in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Raghunath in braille

How to sign the name Raghunath using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Raghunath using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Raghunath in sign language

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