Avraj

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Pronounced UHV-rahj /ˈʌv.rɑdʒ/Medium

Meaning: Avraj is a modern Punjabi and Sanskrit-styled coinage. The final element raj is well documented, meaning 'rule, reign, king'. The first element is not securely attested, so we do not assign it a meaning. Routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: Avraj is a modern Punjabi-styled name whose -raj element means 'rule, king' (said 'UHV-rahj'). Routes uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowPunjabi, Sanskrit

MeaningAvraj is a modern Punjabi and Sanskrit-styled coinage. The final element raj is well documented, meaning 'rule, reign, king'. The first element is not securely attested, so we do not assign it a meaning. Routes uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2023)#9855 ↗ Rising

2023 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2015

Total births (all-time)≈ 71

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Avraj is a modern name in the Punjabi and Sanskrit-styled family. Its final element, raj, is well documented and means 'rule, reign, king' - the same element in Yuvraj and Devraj. The first element is not securely attested and we will not invent a gloss for it. In the U.S. the name is very rare and carried mostly by Punjabi families - routes uncertain, which we note (said 'UHV-rahj').

It appears only very rarely for boys in the U.S. and is newly emerging. Rare, modern, and Punjabi in style.

Did you know? Raj - 'rule, reign' - is one of the most productive endings in Punjabi and Sanskrit-styled names: Yuvraj, Devraj, Avraj. The first half of Avraj is not securely attested, which we note (said 'UHV-rahj').

Overall data confidence 32%

References - Avraj — Modern Punjabi/Sanskrit-styled coinage; -raj 'rule, king' documented, first element not attested.

Variations

AvraajAbhrajAvraj

Nicknames

AvRajAvi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Avraj mean?

Avraj's final element, raj, means 'rule, reign, king'. The first element is not securely attested, so we do not assign it a meaning. Routes uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Avraj?

It's said UHV-rahj /ˈʌv.rɑdʒ/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Avraj a boy or girl name?

Avraj is a boy's name.

How popular is Avraj?

Avraj is very rare and newly emerging for boys in the U.S.