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Zorawar

♂ Boy

Pronounced ZOR-uh-war /ˈzɔɹ.ə.wɑɹ/Medium

Meaning: From Persian/Punjabi, meaning 'mighty, powerful, strong', from 'zor' ('strength').Medium

In 30 seconds: Zorawar means 'mighty, powerful, strong', from the Persian and Punjabi 'zor', 'strength'.
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Origin MediumPunjabi, Persian
MeaningFrom Persian/Punjabi, meaning 'mighty, powerful, strong', from 'zor' ('strength').
U.S. rank (2025)#1905 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births83 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 504

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420132025

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

Built on the root 'zor' for strength, Zorawar reads as one who is powerful or mighty. It is used in Persian and especially Punjabi naming, where it carries a martial, commanding tone. The meaning is direct and forceful.

The two strong syllables give it real weight on the tongue, a sound that matches its sense of power.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Zorawar is 'having strength', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Zorawar — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Zorawar Singh (1784-1841)
    Dogra general who conquered Ladakh and Baltistan for the Sikh-era kingdom of Jammu

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zorawar mean?

Zorawar is usually explained as meaning 'having strength' and is most often linked with Punjabi tradition.

How do you pronounce Zorawar?

It's commonly said ZOR-uh-war /ˈzɔɹ.ə.wɑɹ/.

Is Zorawar a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Zorawar is used as a boy name.

How popular is Zorawar?

In 2024, Zorawar ranked #1718 in the U.S. for boys, with 97 births recorded.

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