About the name Viraj
Viraj appears in the Rig Veda as the cosmic being from whom creation proceeds, and in ordinary usage it just means shining or magnificent. Maharashtrian families have used it consistently for decades, and its easy stress pattern keeps it working abroad without adjustment.
Viraj is a boy name of Sanskrit origin, pronounced vi-RAHJ. On the NameRarity scale it scores 85 out of 100, which places it in the very rare band — a genuinely uncommon pick — most people have never met anyone with this name. Its strongest period was the 2000s.
Name facts at a glance
How popular is Viraj?
Viraj currently falls outside the US top 1,000, which is a large part of why it scores so highly for rarity. Roughly 4 people per million carry it — about 1 in 250,000. In a school of 1,000 pupils you would expect not to find a single one.
Famous people named Viraj
We have not catalogued a widely known public figure named Viraj yet. That is part of what makes it a distinctive choice — the name is not already attached to someone else in most people's minds.
Spellings and variants of Viraj
Names similar to Viraj
Varun
VAH-roon
The Vedic god of water, oceans and cosmic order
Vivaan
vi-VAHN
Full of life; the first rays of the morning sun
Achyut
uh-CHOO-t
The infallible one, an epithet of Vishnu meaning never fallen
Ashwin
ASH-win
Horse tamer; the Ashvins, twin Vedic physician gods
Bhima
BHEE-mah
Terrible, awe-inspiring; the mighty second Pandava
Chetan
CHAY-tahn
Consciousness, animate awareness
Gopal
goh-PAHL
Cowherd, protector of cows; a name of the young Krishna
Ketan
KAY-tun
Home, banner or dwelling place
Viraj — frequently asked questions
What does the name Viraj mean?
Viraj means "Splendour, resplendent; a Vedic cosmic being". It is a name of Sanskrit origin, most often given to a boy.
How do you pronounce Viraj?
Viraj is pronounced vi-RAHJ, with 2 syllables.
How rare is the name Viraj?
Viraj scores 85 out of 100 on the NameRarity scale, which makes it very rare. Roughly 1 in every 250,000 people carry it — about 4 per million.
What is the numerology number for Viraj?
Viraj carries the expression number 6, known as The Nurturer. Its soul urge number is 1 and its personality number is 5.
What is the lucky number and lucky colour for Viraj?
The lucky number for Viraj is 6 (with 15, 24, 33 also favourable), and its lucky colour is Rose Blush. The traditional lucky day is Friday and the associated gemstone is Rose Quartz.