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Niraj
नीरज“Lotus”
Derived from the Sanskrit roots 'Nira' (water) and 'Ja' (born), the name literally means 'born from water'. It is a poetic reference to the lotus flower, which is highly significant in Indian culture as a symbol of purity, beauty, and detachment.
BoySanskrit☾ Vrishchik · Scorpio✶ AnuradhaPythagorean no. 7 · The Seeker2 syllables
Niraj in Indian languages
Hindi / Marathiनीरज
Bengaliনীরজ
Punjabiਨੀਰਜ
Gujaratiનીરજ
Odiaନୀରଜ
Teluguనీరజ
Kannadaನೀರಜ
Malayalamനീരജ
Tamilநீரஜ
Pythagorean numerology 7 · The Seeker — in this tradition, the number is associated with traits such as thoughtful, spiritual, analytical and wise.
Vrishchik rashi · Scorpio — element Water, ruled by Mars. Common naming sounds include Na, Ni, Nu, Ne, No, Ya and Yi.
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