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Viraaj

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Pronounced vih-RAHJ /vɪˈrɑdʒ/High

Meaning: Splendor, radiance, majesty; from Sanskrit viraj — 'to shine forth, to rule, the resplendent one'Medium

In 30 seconds: Splendor that shines forth and rules: Viraaj is Sanskrit for radiance, majesty, the resplendent sovereign. A name of light and royalty, increasingly beloved across India.

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Origin HighSanskrit

MeaningSplendor, radiance, majesty; from Sanskrit viraj — 'to shine forth, to rule, the resplendent one'

U.S. rank (2025)#5192 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births19 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2016

Total births (all-time)≈ 579

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Viraaj comes from Sanskrit viraj, 'to shine forth, to rule' — 'splendor, radiance, majesty, the resplendent sovereign'. A Vedic term for a shining cosmic principle, it is a popular modern Indian name evoking both light and royalty.

In the U.S. it appears in Indian families. Rare, resplendent at the root, and regal.

Did you know? Viraj in the Vedas is a cosmic, shining principle — 'the resplendent one' that rules and radiates — making the name a small declaration of majesty and light.

Overall data confidence 82%

Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary — viraj — root meaning

Variations

VirajViraajBiraj

Nicknames

ViruRaj

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Viraaj mean?

Viraaj is Sanskrit for 'splendor, radiance, majesty, the resplendent sovereign'.

How do you pronounce Viraaj?

It's said vih-RAHJ /vɪˈrɑdʒ/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Viraaj a boy or girl name?

Viraaj is a boy's name.

How popular is Viraaj?

Viraaj is a rare name in the U.S. and popular in India.