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Jorawar

♂ Boy

Pronounced JOR-ə-war /ˈdʒɔr.ə.wɑr/Medium

Meaning: From Punjabi/Persian zoravar/jorawar, 'powerful, mighty; a brave warrior, a commander'Medium

In 30 seconds: Mighty warrior: Jorawar is Punjabi for 'powerful; a brave warrior'. Strong, bold, and proud.
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Origin MediumPunjabi, Persian
MeaningFrom Punjabi/Persian zoravar/jorawar, 'powerful, mighty; a brave warrior, a commander'
U.S. rank (2025)#4314 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births24 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 130

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520162025

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

Jorawar comes from Punjabi and Persian zoravar/jorawar, 'powerful, mighty; a brave warrior, a commander'. A strong, proud name across Sikh and Punjabi communities (the martyr Sahibzada Jorawar Singh).

In the U.S. it appears in Punjabi/Sikh families. Rare, a-mighty-warrior at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Jorawar (from Persian zoravar) means 'powerful, mighty; a brave warrior, a commander' — borne by the young Sahibzada Jorawar Singh, a revered Sikh martyr; strong and proud.
Overall data confidence 75%
References — Jorawar / Zoravar — etymology

Variations

ZorawarJorawer

Nicknames

Jora

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jorawar mean?

Jorawar is Punjabi/Persian for 'powerful, mighty; a brave warrior, a commander'.

How do you pronounce Jorawar?

It's said JOR-ə-war /ˈdʒɔr.ə.wɑr/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Jorawar a boy or girl name?

Jorawar is a boy's name.

How popular is Jorawar?

Jorawar is a rare name in the U.S.

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