Meaning & Origin
Derived from the Arabic root 'raja' which means 'to ascend'. In Islamic context, it refers to the journey of the soul to Allah's presence in the afterlife.
Spiritual meaning
A symbol of spiritual progress and closeness to Allah.
Language details
Mairaj
Mairaj is a term used in Islam to describe the ascension of the Prophet Muhammad to heaven
معراج
معراج ایک اصطلاح ہے جو کہ اسلام میں نبی محمد کے آسمان کی سفر کا نام ہے
معراج
المعراج هي المنزلة العالية التي يرفع بها المسلمين رأسًا إلى السماء
मैराज
मैराज एक शब्द है जो इस्लाम में नबी मुहम्मद के आकाश की यात्रा के लिए उपयोग किया जाता है
معراج
معراج یوڼ د ټولنه لوی پوهنه دی چې مسلمان به یې کولای شي
Pronunciation & Numerology
Pronunciation
/ˈmɑɪrɑːdʒ/
/ˈmɑɪrɑːdʒ/
Lucky number
9
Lucky day
(Thursday)
Lucky colors
Life path
3
Lucky stone
(Aquamarine)
Cultural & Spiritual notes
The name "Mairaj" is rooted in the rich Islamic culture and tradition. It reflects the belief in the ascension to heaven held by Muslims. This idea is mentioned in the Quran where it is stated that "Allah will say: This is the Day which Allah promised you in the former Scriptures -- the Day of the Great Command. On it are the Pilgrimage and the Festival, brought near to you in vision, from us: We make you see them in a divine opening." (Quran 7:145) The word 'Raj' or ascension is a significant part of Islamic eschatology, inspiring art, literature, and folktales.
From a spiritual perspective, the name "Mairaj" signifies the ultimate devotion and yearning of every human soul for the divine presence of Allah. It represents a transformative journey from Earth, where we are currently physically confined, to the eternal realm of Allah's heaven. The Islamic belief in the Day of Judgment emphasizes this spiritual ascent of the soul, a journey that every individual will embark on after death, ultimately reuniting us with our Creator. This pursuit of nearness to Allah and the promise of an eternal life in the hereafter is the foundation of spiritual growth and seeking enlightenment in the Islamic faith.
Traditional Islamic name - Traditional Islamic name with deep spiritual significance in Islamic culture
Historical references
Historical records show that The Night Journey (Isra and Mi'raj) The name Mairaj carried significant weight in that era.
624-625 AD
Historical records show that Mi'raj-i Shams Tabriz The name Mairaj carried significant weight in that era.
1310-1314 AD
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