Boy Name Indian · Sanskrit

Nirja

Pronunciation /NIRJ-a/

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“lotus”

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Nirja's Numerology

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The Seeker
Keyword: Wisdom
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GenderBoy
OriginSanskrit
Starting soundNi
Numerology7 · The Seeker
Name-based RashiVrishchika (Scorpio)
Traditional gemstoneRed Coral
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N → Vrishchika (Scorpio)
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Lucky gemstone: Red Coral
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Meaning of Nirja

Nirja is a boy name of Sanskrit origin, popular among Indian families. It means “lotus”.

Nirja's Style

Sanskrit Indian Timeless Medium Boy

Nirja at a Glance

Popularity
90/100
Modern Style
50/100
Uniqueness
10/100
Pronunciation
88/100

Nirja is a very popular, easy to pronounce, widely familiar name with a balanced character.

Nirja Popularity Graph

🇮🇳 India · rank by year (#1 = most popular)

#34#37#392015201920232026
Status
Popular
Direction
→ Stable
Est. Position
~#36

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Nirja Name Profile

Meaninglotus
OriginIndian · Sanskrit
GenderBoy Name
First LetterN
Letters5
Syllables2
Baby Name Spot Popularity Score90/100

Very Popular · internal score, not an official ranking

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