Maraj

Maraj, Maharaj, or Maragh is a Hindu Indian surname derived from the Sanskrit word Maharaja. Notable individuals bearing the surname include:

• Badri Maharaj, an Indo-Fijian politician
• Bhadase Sagan Maraj (1919–1971), an Indo-Trinidadian politician, Hindu religious leader, founder of the Sanatan Dharma Maha Sabha, wrestler, author, and businessman
• Birju Maharaj, a kathak maestr
• Davan Maharaj, an Indo-Trinidadian American journalist and former editor-in-chief and publisher of the Los Angeles Times
• Devant Maharaj, an Indo-Trinidadian politician
• Ishwar Maraj (b. 1969), an Indo-Trinidadian member of the St Lucia cricket team^[1]
• Keshav Maharaj (b. 1990), an Indo-South African cricketer
• Krishna Maharaj (b. 1939), a British Indo-Trinidadian businessman convicted of murder in South Florida
• Onika Maraj (b. 1982), a Trinidadian rapper and singer-songwriter of Dougla descent, known professionally as Nicki Minaj
• Rabi Maharaj (b. 1947), a Trinidadian best selling author
• Rajiv Maragh (b.1985), an Indo-Jamaican jockey
• Ralph Maraj (b. 1949), an Indo-Trinidadian politician, actor, playwright, and teacher
• Ramesh Maharaj, an Indo-Trinidadian politician and former Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs of Trinidad and Tobago
• Sadanand Maharaj, an Indo-Fijian politician (1876-1962)
• Satnarayan Maharaj (1931–2019), an Indo-Trinidadian Hindu religious leader, son-in-law of Bhadase Sagan Maraj, and Secretary-General of the Sanatan Dharma Maha Sabha
• Sathyandranath Ragunanan "Mac" Maharaj, (b. 1935) in Newcastle, Natal), a South African politician, academic and businessman.
• Valene Maharaj (b. 1986), an Indo-Trinidadian model, beauty pageant holder, former Miss Trinidad and Tobago, and former Miss Caribbean of the World

See also[]

• Persaud
• Rampersad
• Gobin

References[]

Surname list

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