Indian name meaning
Siraj
♂ BoySi·raj · 2 syllables
A lamp; a light; the sun
- Origin
- Arabic
- Most used by
- Muslim families
- Commonly used in
- Muslim families across India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Ambitious, capable and determined — built for goals, authority and material success.
| S | i | r | a | j |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
3 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 1 = 8. So Siraj carries the name number 8.
About the name Siraj
Siraj is a boy's name of Arabic origin, most commonly given in Muslim families and popular in Muslim families across India. It carries the meaning “A lamp; a light; the sun.”
Spoken aloud it is Si·raj — 2 syllables. Siraj turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Siraj mean?
Siraj means “A lamp; a light; the sun.” It is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Is Siraj a boy or a girl name?
Siraj is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Siraj?
Siraj is of Arabic origin and is most commonly used in Muslim families in India.
How do you pronounce Siraj?
Siraj has 2 syllables and is said as Si·raj.
What is the numerology number of the name Siraj?
In the Chaldean system, Siraj has the name number 8, “The Achiever.”
Is Siraj a common name in India?
Siraj appears 3 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Siraj?
For a sister to Siraj, families often stay within the same Arabic naming tradition — Saba, Sadia, Safiya or Yumna all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Siraj?
Vraj, Yuvraj, Rituraj or Viraj share Siraj's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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