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Viraj: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“ruler; sovereign; splendour”

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وراج

विराज

Viraj (وراج, Sanskrit विराज) is a Hindu boy’s name that means “ruler; sovereign; splendour”. Source: Monier-Williams, Sanskrit–English Dictionary, virāj.

Viraj at a glance

Meaning: ruler; sovereign; splendour
Gender: Boy
Origin: Sanskrit
Faith: Hindu
Say it: vi-raaj
Syllables: 2
Letters: 5
First letter: V · و

Meaning of Viraj

In English: ruler; sovereign; splendour
اردو میں معنی: حکمران، بادشاہ، شان

Origin and history of Viraj

Sanskrit virāj, ruler, sovereign, splendour.

Base wordSanskrit virāj

How to say and write Viraj

Say it: vi-raaj2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Viraj
Urdu: وراج
Original script: विराज
Other spellings: Viraaj
Themes: Royalty

Sibling names for Viraj

Hindu girl names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Viraj.

Names like Viraj

Names that sound like Viraj

Questions about the name Viraj

What does the name Viraj mean?

Viraj means “ruler; sovereign; splendour”. In Urdu: حکمران، بادشاہ، شان. Source: Monier-Williams, Sanskrit–English Dictionary (1899).

Is Viraj a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Viraj is a boy’s name.

Is Viraj a Hindu name?

Yes. Viraj is used by Hindu families. It is of Sanskrit origin. Sanskrit virāj, ruler, sovereign, splendour.

How do you pronounce Viraj?

Say it “vi-raaj”: 2 syllables.

How do you write Viraj in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Viraj is written وراج. In its original script: विराज.

What are other spellings of Viraj?

Viraj is also spelled Viraaj.

Is the meaning of Viraj 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.