Maraj

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

• Onika Maraj (b. 1982), a Trinidadian rapper and singer-songwriter of Dougla descent, known professionally as Nicki Minaj
• Badri Maharaj, an Indo-Fijian politician
• Bhadase Sagan Maraj (1929–1971), an Indo-Trinidadian politician, Hindu religious leader, founder of the Sanatan Dharma Maha Sabha, wrestler, author, and businessman.
• Davan Maharaj, an Indo-Trinidadian American journalist and former editor-in-chief and publisher of the Los Angeles Times.
• Ishwar Maraj (b. 1969), an Indo-Trinidadian member of the St Lucia cricket team.
• Keshav Maharaj (b. 1990), an Indo-South African cricketer.
• Krishna Maharaj (b. 1939), a British Indo-Trinidadian businessman convicted of murder in South Florida.
• 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.
• 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.
• Valene Maharaj (b. 1986), an Indo-Trinidadian model, beauty pageant holder, former Miss Trinidad and Tobago, and former Miss Caribbean of the World.
• Birju Maharaj, a kathak maestro

See also

• Persaud
• Rampersad
• Gobin