Vraj comes from the Sanskrit vraja, 'a herd; a pasture; a cow-pen' — also Vraj/Braj, the land where the god Krishna spent his childhood. A crisp, classic name (said 'VRUHJ').

In the U.S. it appears in Gujarati and Indian families. Rare, a-pasture at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Vraja means 'a herd; a pasture; a cow-pen' in Sanskrit — also Vraj/Braj, the land where Krishna spent his childhood — a crisp, classic name (said 'VRUHJ').

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References — Vraj — Sanskrit etymology

Variations

VrajeshBraj

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Vraj mean?

Vraj is Sanskrit for 'a herd; a pasture' — also the land where Krishna spent his childhood.

How do you pronounce Vraj?

It's said VRUHJ /ˈvrʌdʒ/ — one syllable.

Is Vraj a boy or girl name?

Vraj is a boy's name.

How popular is Vraj?

Vraj is a very rare name in the U.S.