Indian name meaning
Neeraj
♂ BoyNee·raj · 2 syllables
Lotus; water-born
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
- Also spelled
- Niraj
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Independent, original and driven — a natural starter who likes to lead rather than follow.
| N | e | e | r | a | j |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
5 + 5 + 5 + 2 + 1 + 1 = 19, then 1 + 9 = 10, then 1 + 0 = 1. So Neeraj carries the name number 1.
About the name Neeraj
Neeraj is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “Lotus; water-born.”
Spoken aloud it is Nee·raj — 2 syllables. You will also see it written as Niraj; both spellings are the same name. Neeraj appears often in Indian public population records — an established name rather than a recent trend.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Neeraj mean?
Neeraj means “Lotus; water-born.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Neeraj a boy or a girl name?
Neeraj is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Neeraj?
Neeraj is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Neeraj?
Neeraj has 2 syllables and is said as Nee·raj.
What are the other spellings of Neeraj?
Neeraj is also commonly spelled Niraj. All of these are the same name with the same meaning.
What is the numerology number of the name Neeraj?
In the Chaldean system, Neeraj has the name number 1, “The Leader.”
Is Neeraj a common name in India?
Neeraj appears 68 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “very common.”
What names go well with Neeraj?
For a sister to Neeraj, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Naina, Nakshatra, Nalini or Gunja all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Neeraj?
Vraj, Yuvraj, Rituraj or Viraj share Neeraj's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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