Giriraj
Sanskrit · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Giriraj
Giriraj is a Sanskrit name composed of "giri" (mountain) and "raj" (king), literally meaning "king of mountains." The name has roots in ancient Sanskrit literature and Hindu cosmology.
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Etymology
Giriraj is a Sanskrit name composed of "giri" (mountain) and "raj" (king), literally meaning "king of mountains." The name has roots in ancient Sanskrit literature and Hindu cosmology.
The name is primarily used in Hindu cultures across India and the diaspora, with historical significance as an epithet for Mount Meru in Hindu mythology and as a title associated with Lord Shiva and Lord Krishna in religious texts.
Giriraj currently ranks #2,497 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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