Raden

Meaning of Raden

Raden crackles with energy, rolling off the tongue like sun-drenched waves under a Javanese sky. In Indonesia, it isn’t just a name but an aristocratic title—descended from the Sanskrit rajan, the ancient word for king—so it carries a regal hum as warm as a tropical breeze. Though it hovers around the 900th spot in U.S. baby charts, with just half a dozen to nine little Radens each year, that rarity is like finding a hidden jewel in a bustling mercado. Pronounced RAH-den, it’s simple yet unforgettable, like maracas at a fiesta—no crown required, just a curious grin to command his court. Choosing Raden means gifting a son a vibrant tapestry of heritage, leadership, and the promise of bright new horizons.

Pronunciation

Indonesian

• Pronunced as RAH-den (/ˈrɑːdɛn/)

• Rayden
• Rowan
• Rylan
• Raiden
• Ryder