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Samaj Pronunciation

Samaj is pronounced sə-MAHZH /səˈmɑʒ/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit/Hindi samaj, 'society, community; an assembly, a gathering'; also a modern coinage; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Society and community: Samaj is Sanskrit/Hindi for 'society, community'. Crisp, distinctive, and warm (said 'sə-MAHZH').

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Origin LowSanskrit, American

MeaningFrom Sanskrit/Hindi samaj, 'society, community; an assembly, a gathering'; also a modern coinage; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#5391 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births18 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2012

Total births (all-time)≈ 362

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

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.

Did you know? Samaj means 'society, community; an assembly, a gathering' in Sanskrit and Hindi — and is also a modern American coined name — crisp and distinctive (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'sə-MAHZH').

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Samaj — routes layered

Variations

SamaajSamahj

Nicknames

Sam

Themes & Styles

Uncertain American Sanskrit

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Samaj?

Samaj is pronounced sə-MAHZH (/səˈmɑʒ/). Press play above to hear Samaj said aloud.

How do you say Samaj?

Samaj is said sə-MAHZH (/səˈmɑʒ/). Press play above to hear Samaj said aloud.

What does the name Samaj mean?

Samaj is Sanskrit/Hindi for 'society, community; an assembly', and a modern coined name; the routes are layered.

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.