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Veeraj

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Veeraj

Pronounced VEE-raj /ˈviː.rɑːdʒ/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit veer ('brave; hero; warrior') and raj ('king; rule') — 'brave king' or 'king of warriors.' A strong, heroic name.Low

In 30 seconds: A heroic name: Veeraj means 'brave king; king of warriors' (said 'VEE-raj'). Strong and regal.
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Origin MediumSanskrit
MeaningFrom the Sanskrit veer ('brave; hero; warrior') and raj ('king; rule') — 'brave king' or 'king of warriors.' A strong, heroic name.
U.S. rank (2023)#12138 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 43
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201820122023

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

As a boy's name, Veeraj builds on veer ('hero; brave') and raj ('king'). It reads heroic and regal — rare in the U.S. (said 'VEE-raj').

It appears very rarely in the U.S., mostly in Indian families. Rare, heroic, and regal.

Did you know? Veeraj joins veer ('brave; hero') with raj ('king') — a Sanskrit name reading as 'brave king,' strong and regal, which we note (said 'VEE-raj').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Veeraj — Sanskrit 'brave king'; veer + raj

Variations

VirajVeerrajVeraj

Nicknames

VeerRaj

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Veeraj mean?

Veeraj is Sanskrit for 'brave king' or 'king of warriors' — veer ('brave; hero') plus raj ('king').

How do you pronounce Veeraj?

It's said VEE-raj /ˈviː.rɑːdʒ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Veeraj a boy or girl name?

Veeraj is a boy's name.

How popular is Veeraj?

Veeraj is extremely rare in the U.S.

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