Neeraj
Hindi · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Neeraj
Neeraj derives from Sanskrit, composed of "neer" (water) and "ja" (born), meaning "born of water" — a poetic term for the lotus flower.
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Etymology
Neeraj is an Indian masculine given name common in the Indian subcontinent. The meaning of Neeraj is "lotus flower" in the Sanskrit language. Neeraj is a name of Sanskrit origin and it is a very common name for Hindu men.
Neeraj currently ranks #11,767 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1980.
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