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Samaj
How to Pronounce Samaj
Pronounced sə-MAHZH /səˈmɑʒ/Medium
Meaning: From Sanskrit/Hindi samaj, 'society, community; an assembly, a gathering'; also a modern coinage; routes layeredLow
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Samaj comes from Sanskrit/Hindi samaj, 'society, community; an assembly, a gathering, an association' (as in the reform movement Brahmo Samaj), and is also used as a modern American given name (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, distinctive name (said 'sə-MAHZH').
In the U.S. it appears across communities. Rare, society-and-community at the root, and distinctive.
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What does the name Samaj mean?
Samaj is Sanskrit/Hindi for 'society, community; an assembly', and a modern coined name; the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Samaj?
It's said sə-MAHZH /səˈmɑʒ/ — two syllables, stress on the second.
Is Samaj a boy or girl name?
Samaj is a boy's name.
How popular is Samaj?
Samaj is a rare name in the U.S.