Radiant, Shining
Pronunciation: nee-rahj
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Niraj 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: 1. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
Source Language
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निराज
Night Ruler
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
nee-rahj
IPA
/niːrɑːdʒ/
Origin
Root Origin
Sanskrit
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
1
Lucky Day
Sunday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Sunstone
Life Path Number
1
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Cultural Hindu name
Historical Usage
According to Hindu mythology, Niraj was a legendary king of the Vidarbha region in ancient India. He is mentioned in the epic Mahabharata, where he is described as a just and noble ruler who was a great warrior and a devotee of Lord Shiva. Niraj is said to have ruled during the Mahabharata period, which is estimated to have occurred between 3000 and 2500 BCE.
Mahabharata period (3000-2500 BCE)
Niraj was also the name of a 12th-century Jain monk and scholar. He was a disciple of the Jain philosopher Hemachandra, and is known for his commentaries on various Jain texts. Niraj is believed to have lived during the 12th century CE, and is considered an important figure in Jain intellectual history.
12th century CE
Translations
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निराज
Night Ruler
निराज
निरात
நிராஜ்
நிறை
నిరాజ్
నిర్జన్మ
Niraj
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Radiant, Shining
Niraj
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Radiant, Shining
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