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Shragi

♂ Boy

Pronounced SHRAH-gee /ˈʃrɑː.gi/Medium

Meaning: A Yiddish pet form of Shraga, from the Aramaic word for 'candle; lamp; light'. Shraga is traditionally paired with Feivel in the double name Shraga Feivel, both meaning light.Medium

In 30 seconds: A gentle Jewish name: Shragi is short for Shraga, Aramaic for 'candle; light' (said 'SHRAH-gee').
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Origin MediumAramaic, Yiddish
MeaningA Yiddish pet form of Shraga, from the Aramaic word for 'candle; lamp; light'. Shraga is traditionally paired with Feivel in the double name Shraga Feivel, both meaning light.
U.S. rank (2024)#13882
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 5

History & Origin

Shragi is the pet form of Shraga, the Aramaic word for 'candle' or 'lamp', long used as a Jewish given name. Tradition pairs it with Feivel, giving Shraga Feivel — light joined to light. Diminutives in -i are standard in Yiddish-speaking Orthodox communities, and often become the registered name. Warm, luminous, and community-rooted (said 'SHRAH-gee').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely, concentrated in Orthodox communities. Rare, affectionate, and traditional.

Did you know? Shraga is Aramaic for 'lamp', and it is classically paired with Feivel — a Yiddish name also tied to light — in the double name Shraga Feivel. Shragi is the everyday, affectionate form (said 'SHRAH-gee').
Overall data confidence 52%
References — Shragi — Pet form of Shraga; Aramaic 'candle; lamp'

Variations

ShragaShrage

Nicknames

ShragaShrag

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Shragi mean?

Shragi is a pet form of Shraga, Aramaic for 'candle; lamp; light'.

How do you pronounce Shragi?

It's said SHRAH-gee /ˈʃrɑː.gi/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Shragi a boy or girl name?

Shragi is a boy's name.

How popular is Shragi?

Shragi is a rare name for boys in the U.S., mostly used in Orthodox Jewish communities.

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