Roj

Roj is a rare male first name that is sometimes also used for females and has its roots in Kurdish. The meaning of the name is literally translated as 'the sun' and 'the day'.

What does the name Roj mean?

The name Roj is both a male name and a rare female name of Kurdish origin. It can be directly translated as 'the sun' and 'the day'. Roj is particularly common within the Kurdish community. Etymologically, Roj is not related to similarly sounding names like Roi or Roy.

Where does the name Roj come from?

The first name Roj has Kurdish roots and means 'the sun' or 'the day'. The Kurdish word is composed of the terms roj = sun, day. The language from which the name originates is Kurdish.

How do you pronounce Roj?

The pronunciation of Roj is monosyllabic and has an open sound. The name is pronounced as [ʁɔj] or [rɔj] and combines a rounded O sound with a soft J sound. The clear, short structure gives the name a direct note, while the gentle ending conveys lightness. Roj appears modern and individual - simple, present, and sonically striking.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Roj enjoys great popularity and currently ranks 2,073rd on the list of the most common male first names. Its best ranking was in 2014, when it reached 1,495th place. In the last ten years, Roj has been given as a first name around 130 times, which places it 2,054th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 2,311th.

Nicknames & pet names

Rose

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