Suraj
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- Name
- Suraj
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- Boy name
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Suraj is a male first name that is primarily common in northern India. The English translation of the name is 'the sun'.
What does the name Suraj mean?
Suraj is a male first name that is primarily common in northern India. Translated into English, it means 'the sun'. The name has its roots in Sanskrit, where the word surya (सूर्य) stands for 'sun'.
Where does the name Suraj come from?
The name Suraj has Sanskrit origins and means 'the sun'. The word is derived from the Sanskrit word surya (सूर्य) for 'sun'. It is used in several languages, including Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Indian, Marathi, and Nepali.
How do you pronounce Suraj?
Su-raj, where 'Su' is pronounced like 'Super' and 'raj' is pronounced like 'advice'.
Popularity
In Germany, Suraj is a rare name. In 2023, it ranked 5,488th in the list of the most common male first names. Its best ranking was in 2017 at 3,867th. Over the last ten years, Suraj has been chosen as a first name about 20 times, placing it 5,448th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 6,518th. Worldwide, Suraj is also used with varying frequency.
Nicknames & pet names
Susu
Frequently asked questions about the name Suraj
What does the name Suraj mean?
Suraj is a male first name that means 'the sun'. Its origin lies in Sanskrit, where the word 'surya' stands for 'sun'.
Where does the name Suraj come from?
The name has its roots in Sanskrit and is primarily used in northern India as well as in various other languages such as Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Marathi, and Nepali.
How popular is the name Suraj?
Suraj is relatively common in India and some other countries where Sanskrit and its derivatives are spoken, but it is not as frequently used as some other traditional names.