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How to pronounce Rajapaksha?

Pronunciation of Rajapaksha in Sri Lanka

In Sri Lanka, Rajapaksha is primarily classified as a surname (last name). It is pronounced as

r AA j UH p A k K sh SH sha SHA UH
  • r sounds like the 'r' in rat
  • aa sounds like the 'a' in car
  • j sounds like the 'j' in jug
  • uh sounds like the 'u' in up
  • p sounds like the 'p' in pet
  • k sounds like the 'k' in key
  • sh sounds like the 'sh' in ship

"It is a received name from the king as an appreciation for the support given by the family - related to Kappina Manor (walawwa) - Balapitiya, Sri Lanka"

Type of Name: Last Name
Origin: Sinhala
Other spelling(s): Rajapaksa, Rajapakshe
Meaning: A Surname Of A Family, Given By The King As An Appreciation Of The Support To The King


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Pronunciation of Rajapaksha in Sri Lanka

In Sri Lanka, Rajapaksha is primarily classified as a surname (last name). It is pronounced as

r aa j uh p a k sh h sha uh

"It is a received name from the king as an appreciation for the support given by the family - related to Kappina Manor (walawwa) - Balapitiya, Sri Lanka"

Type of Name: Last Name
Origin: Sinhala
Other spelling(s): Rajapaksa, Rajapakshe
Meaning: A Surname Of A Family, Given By The King As An Appreciation Of The Support To The King


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