Niraj
Hindi · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Niraj
Niraj is a Sanskrit name meaning "lotus" or "without water," derived from the Sanskrit roots "nir" (without) and "raj" (water), symbolizing purity and enlightenment.
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Etymology
Niraj is a Sanskrit name meaning "lotus" or "without water," derived from the Sanskrit roots "nir" (without) and "raj" (water), symbolizing purity and enlightenment. The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, particularly among Hindi-speaking populations in India and the diaspora, with no significant historical figures of major prominence bearing this name.
Niraj currently ranks #10,495 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1991.
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