Eraj
Eraj is a Muslim unisex name of Persian origin, meaning “Name of a legendary Iranian prince”.
| Meaning | Name of a legendary Iranian prince |
|---|---|
| Gender | Unisex |
| Origin | Persian |
| Written as | ایرج |
| Pronunciation | EE-raj |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Iran, Pakistan, Afghanistan |
Meaning and origin of Eraj
Eraj is another way of writing the Persian Iraj. Ferdowsi's epic, the Shahnameh, tells of Iraj, King Fereydun's youngest son, who and receives Iran as his portion of the world. The name is usually connected with the word for 'Aryan' or 'Iranian'. In Iran it is a traditional boy's name, but Pakistani parents also give the Eraj spelling to daughters because of its gentle sound.
Is Eraj a Muslim name?
Eraj comes from Persian, not Arabic, and carries no religious sense, yet nothing in it is at odds with Islam and it has a long history among Muslims in Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan.
How popular is Eraj?
In Iran it is mostly a boy's name written Iraj, while in Pakistan and the diaspora Eraj is also chosen for girls.
Gifts with the name Eraj
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Spellings and variants of Eraj
Names similar to Eraj
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Eraj mean?
Eraj means 'Name of a legendary Iranian prince'. It is of Persian origin.
Is Eraj a Muslim name?
Eraj comes from Persian, not Arabic, and carries no religious sense, yet nothing in it is at odds with Islam and it has a long history among Muslims in Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan.
How do you pronounce Eraj?
Eraj is pronounced EE-raj.
Is Eraj a boy or girl name?
Eraj is used for both boys and girls.