Neeraj

Meaning

Lotus

The name Neeraj carries the meaning “Lotus”. Of Sanskrit origin, it has long been given in Jain families.

Name Details

Gender

Boy

Origin

Sanskrit

Language

Sanskrit

Religion / Tradition

Jain

Name Type

Strong

Popularity

Popular

Traditional Naming by Birth Nakshatra

Optional

For families who follow traditional Vedic naming practices, your baby’s Janma Rashi, Nakshatra and Pada can be calculated from birth details and used to suggest traditional starting sounds for names.

1. Birth Details

Date, Time, Place

2. Janma Rashi

Nakshatra · Pada

3. Traditional

Naming Sound

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Quick Facts

Meaning Lotus

Gender Boy

Origin Sanskrit

Language Sanskrit

Religion / Tradition Jain

Name Type Strong

Popularity Popular

Questions About Neeraj

What does the name Neeraj mean?

The name Neeraj carries the meaning “Lotus”. Of Sanskrit origin, it has long been given in Jain families.

Is Neeraj a boy’s or girl’s name?

Neeraj is recorded here as a boy’s name and is most often given in Jain families.

What is the origin of Neeraj?

The origin recorded for Neeraj is Sanskrit.

How popular is Neeraj?

TotsName rates Neeraj as popular. It begins with the letter N.

Can Neeraj determine a baby’s Rashi or Nakshatra?

No. A baby’s Janma Rashi, Nakshatra and Pada are determined from the date, exact time and place of birth. The name itself does not determine the birth chart. However, traditional naming practices may use the Nakshatra and Pada to suggest an appropriate starting sound for a baby’s name.

Important to Know

A baby’s Janma Rashi, Nakshatra and Pada are determined from the date, exact time and place of birth. The name itself does not determine the birth chart. However, traditional naming practices may use the Nakshatra and Pada to suggest an appropriate starting sound for a baby’s name.

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