Siraj

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Siraj Pronunciation

Siraj is pronounced sih-RAHJ /sɪˈrɑdʒ/High

Meaning: Lamp, light, a shining torch; from Arabic siraj — the Quran calls the sun a 'siraj', a blazing lampHigh

In 30 seconds: A blazing lamp in the dark: Siraj is Arabic for the radiant light — the very word the Quran uses for the sun. Luminous, hopeful, and classic across the Muslim world.

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Origin HighArabic

MeaningLamp, light, a shining torch; from Arabic siraj — the Quran calls the sun a 'siraj', a blazing lamp

U.S. rank (2024)#3576 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births32 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2017

Total births (all-time)≈ 611

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Siraj comes from Arabic siraj, 'lamp, light, blazing torch'. The Quran uses it for the sun and, in the form siraj munir, for the Prophet as a 'luminous lamp'. A radiant classic across the Arab, Persian, and South Asian worlds.

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, light-giving at the root, and luminous.

Did you know? The Quran calls the sun a 'siraj' — a blazing lamp set in the sky — and the Prophet Muhammad 'sirajan munira', a light-giving lamp; the name shines with that imagery.

Overall data confidence 85%

Behind the Name / Arabic references — Siraj — etymology

Variations

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Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Siraj?

Siraj is pronounced sih-RAHJ (/sɪˈrɑdʒ/). Press play above to hear Siraj said aloud.

How do you say Siraj?

Siraj is said sih-RAHJ (/sɪˈrɑdʒ/). Press play above to hear Siraj said aloud.

What does the name Siraj mean?

Siraj is Arabic for 'lamp, light, blazing torch'.

Is Siraj a boy or girl name?

Siraj is a boy's name.

How popular is Siraj?

Siraj is a rare name in the U.S.