Dwij

♂ Boy

Pronounced DWEEJ /ˈdwidʒ/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit dvija, 'twice-born' (a title for one who has undergone spiritual initiation; also 'a bird' and 'a tooth'); we note the sacred senseLow

In 30 seconds: Twice-born; a bird: Dwij is Sanskrit. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'DWEEJ'). We note the sacred sense.

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Origin LowIndian, Sanskrit

MeaningFrom the Sanskrit dvija, 'twice-born' (a title for one who has undergone spiritual initiation; also 'a bird' and 'a tooth'); we note the sacred sense

U.S. rank (2024)#10142 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2016

Total births (all-time)≈ 38

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

Dwij comes from the Sanskrit dvija, 'twice-born' (a title for one who has undergone spiritual initiation; also 'a bird' and 'a tooth'; we note the sacred sense). A crisp, classic name (said 'DWEEJ').

In the U.S. it appears in Indian families. Rare, twice-born at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Dwij means 'twice-born' in Sanskrit — a title for one who has undergone spiritual initiation (also 'a bird') — a crisp, meaningful name (we note the sacred sense; said 'DWEEJ').

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Dwij — Sanskrit; sacred sense

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dwij mean?

Dwij is Sanskrit for 'twice-born' (a title for one spiritually initiated; also 'a bird'). We note the sacred sense.

How do you pronounce Dwij?

It's said DWEEJ /ˈdwidʒ/ — one syllable.

Is Dwij a boy or girl name?

Dwij is a boy's name.

How popular is Dwij?

Dwij is a very rare name in the U.S.