Radiant, shining light
Pronunciation: nee-rahj
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Neeraj is a male name from Sanskrit origin meaning "Radiant". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: nee-rahj. Lucky number: 3. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
Source Language
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नीरज
Light, radiant
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
nee-rahj
IPA
/niːrɑdʒ/
Origin
Root Origin
Sanskrit
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
3
Lucky Day
Friday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Pearl
Life Path Number
2
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Cultural Hindu name · Root: Sanskrit · Derived from the Sanskrit word नीर (neer), meaning new or pure water, and रज (raj), meaning king or ruler.
Historical Usage
Neeraj is a popular Hindu name derived from the Sanskrit word 'neeraj' which means 'the king of the night' or 'radiant one'. This name has been in use since ancient India, particularly during the Vedic and Puranic periods when gods and goddesses were believed to manifest themselves in various forms during the night.
Vedic and Puranic periods
In medieval India, the name Neeraj was also used as a title for poets and scholars, representing their radiant and brilliant intellect. The famous poet Neeraj, who lived during the 18th century, was known for his contributions to the Bengali language and literature.
Medieval India
Famous People
Historical Figures & Cultural References
Translations
Additional language translations available for this name.
नीरज
Light, radiant
नीरज
नेताराज
நீராஜ்
New, fresh, pure
నీరాజ్
చేసిపోయే దేశ
Neeraj
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Radiant, shining light
Neeraj
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Radiant, shining light
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