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SarojHindu Male Hindu name meaning

Lotus

Pronunciation: sə-rōj, sə-rō-jh

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Name
Saroj
Meaning
Lotus
Origin
Hindu
Religion
Hindu
Language
Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
sə-rōj, sə-rō-jh
Lucky Number
7
7
Lucky Number
Friday
Lucky Day
Hindu
Origin
Male
Gender

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What does Saroj mean?

Saroj is a male name from Hindu origin meaning "Lotus". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: sə-rōj, sə-rō-jh. Lucky number: 7. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Source Language

Meaning in Sanskrit

Sanskrit is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.

सरोज

Jewel, precious stone, lotus, moon, star

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

sə-rōj, sə-rō-jh

IPA

/sərɔdʒ/ or /sərɔdʒh/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Hindu

Language Usage

SanskritHindiTamilTeluguMarathiBengali

Religion

Hindu Name Context

Saroj is listed as a hindu male name with Hindu origin. Its meaning is Lotus. Category: Hindu.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

7

Lucky Day

Friday

Lucky Colors

GoldPinkWhite

Lucky Stone

Moonstone

Life Path Number

5

Numerology meaning: Adaptability, Freedom, Change

Personality

Personality Traits

BeautyGraceGentlenessStrengthDeterminationResilience

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

Symbolizes beauty, grace, and purity

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The name Saroj is a commonly used name in the Hindu community, mainly in India and Nepal. It signifies beauty and grace, much like the lotus flower blooming in a pond. It is also a feminine name that reflects the gentle and nurturing aspects of women, making it a popular choice for naming girls in Hindu households.
In Hinduism, the lotus flower symbolizes purity, spiritual growth, and detachment from the material world. The name Saroj, which means "lotus," reflects this spiritual significance. By giving a Hindu girl the name Saroj, parents may hope that she embodies the purity and spiritual growth represented by the lotus flower. Additionally, the name Saroj may serve as a reminder to the girl to strive for spiritual development and remain detached from the material world throughout her life.

Vedic Sanskrit origin · Root: Sanskrit/Mythology/Vedic · Sarojini Devi, Saraswati, Saraswati River

Historical Usage

Historical References

Sarojini Naidu, Indian poet, nationalist and politician, born in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India, 1879.

Modern period

Famous People

Famous People and Real-World Usage

Historical Figures & Cultural References

Saroj Khan, Sarojini Naidu, Sarojini Devi

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🕉️Sanskrit

सरोज

Jewel, precious stone, lotus, moon, star

🇮🇳Hindi

सरोज

सराओं का जewel, कानपिताला, फूल

🇮🇳Tamil

சரோஜ

ஜெம்முகம், மாலை, மக்கலை

🇮🇳Telugu

శరోజ

జీర్ణ, దేశ, మొదృదేశ

🇮🇳Marathi

Saroj

हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Lotus

🇧🇩Bengali

Saroj

হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Lotus

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