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Siraj: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“lamp; lantern”

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سراج

سِرَاج

Siraj (سراج, Arabic سِرَاج) is a Muslim boy’s name that means “lamp; lantern”. It comes from the Arabic root س ر ج. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon, س ر ج.

Siraj at a glance

Meaning: lamp; lantern
Gender: Boy
Origin: Arabic
Faith: Muslim
Say it: si-raaj
Syllables: 2
Letters: 5
First letter: S · س

Meaning of Siraj

In English: lamp; lantern
اردو میں معنی: چراغ

Origin and history of Siraj

Lane gives sirāj as a lamp. The Quran calls the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم sirājan munīrā, a light-giving lamp (33:46), and the sun a lamp (71:16).

Rootس ر ج

How to say and write Siraj

Say it: si-raaj2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Siraj
Urdu: سراج
Original script: سِرَاج
Other spellings: Seraj · Siraaj
Themes: Light

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Questions about the name Siraj

What does the name Siraj mean?

Siraj means “lamp; lantern”. In Urdu: چراغ. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon (1863–93).

Is Siraj a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Siraj is a boy’s name.

Is Siraj a Muslim name?

Yes. Siraj is used by Muslim families. It is of Arabic origin. Lane gives sirāj as a lamp. The Quran calls the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم sirājan munīrā, a light-giving lamp (33:46), and the sun a lamp (71:16).

How do you pronounce Siraj?

Say it “si-raaj”: 2 syllables.

How do you write Siraj in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Siraj is written سراج. In its original script: سِرَاج.

What are other spellings of Siraj?

Siraj is also spelled Seraj, Siraaj.

Is the meaning of Siraj verified?

Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.