Indian name meaning
Dheeraj
♂ BoyDhee·raj · 2 syllables
Patience; courage; composure
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
- Also spelled
- Dhiraj
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Curious, adaptable and freedom-loving — thrives on change, travel and variety.
| D | h | e | e | r | a | j |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
4 + 5 + 5 + 5 + 2 + 1 + 1 = 23, then 2 + 3 = 5. So Dheeraj carries the name number 5.
About the name Dheeraj
Dheeraj is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “Patience; courage; composure.”
Spoken aloud it is Dhee·raj — 2 syllables. You will also see it written as Dhiraj; both spellings are the same name. Dheeraj appears regularly in Indian public population records: recognisable, without being one of the most-used names.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dheeraj mean?
Dheeraj means “Patience; courage; composure.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Dheeraj a boy or a girl name?
Dheeraj is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Dheeraj?
Dheeraj is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Dheeraj?
Dheeraj has 2 syllables and is said as Dhee·raj.
What are the other spellings of Dheeraj?
Dheeraj is also commonly spelled Dhiraj. All of these are the same name with the same meaning.
What is the numerology number of the name Dheeraj?
In the Chaldean system, Dheeraj has the name number 5, “The Explorer.”
Is Dheeraj a common name in India?
Dheeraj appears 25 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “common.”
What names go well with Dheeraj?
For a sister to Dheeraj, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Dakshina, Damini, Darshana or Ragini all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Dheeraj?
Vraj, Yuvraj, Rituraj or Viraj share Dheeraj's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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