Viraja
Viraja (विराज) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “One who shines forth; the resplendently ruling one”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Viraja (विराज) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “One who shines forth; the resplendently ruling one”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Viraja (विराज, IAST: Virāja) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “One who shines forth; the resplendently ruling one”. From vi (intensifying prefix) and rāja (to shine, to rule), Virāja names Vishnu as the one who blazes forth with unmatched splendour and supreme governance across all realms.
Meaning, etymology & significance
Virāja also echoes the Vedic Virāṭ, the cosmic person whose body is all of manifestation, suggesting that Vishnu's radiance is not merely luminous but constitutive of the visible universe itself. The name thus holds both aesthetic and cosmological depth, pointing to a god whose glory is inseparable from creation's beauty.
Virāja is a refined, classical given name that is occasionally used in traditional Hindu families. Pronounced vi-rā-ja, with a long middle syllable, it has a natural regal cadence suited to formal and devotional contexts alike.
Scriptural source
Viraja appears in the Vishnu Sahasranama, among the sacred names of Vishnu.
Astrology — nakshatra, rashi & numerology
By the standard Vedic correspondence between a name’s first syllable and the lunar mansion, Viraja aligns with the Rohini nakshatra, under the Vrishabha rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 3.
Viraja — Name Facts
- Meaning
- One who shines forth; the resplendently ruling one
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Rohini
- Rashi
- Vrishabha (Taurus)
- Numerology
- 3
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Viraja mean?
Viraja is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “One who shines forth; the resplendently ruling one”.
Is Viraja a boy or girl name?
Viraja is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Viraja?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Viraja aligns with the Rohini nakshatra, under the Vrishabha (Taurus) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Viraja?
The Chaldean name number of Viraja is 3.
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