Birju
Sanskrit/Hindi · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Birju
Birju is a diminutive or nickname form derived from the Sanskrit root "Birja" or related to "Veer" (meaning brave/warrior), commonly used in Hindi and other Indo-Aryan languages.
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Etymology
Birju is a diminutive or nickname form derived from the Sanskrit root "Birja" or related to "Veer" (meaning brave/warrior), commonly used in Hindi and other Indo-Aryan languages. The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, particularly in North India, and has gained recognition through notable figures in Indian classical dance and performance arts.
Birju currently ranks #1,230 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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