Nepali boy name
Dhiraj name meaning
धीरज
Say it: DHEE-raj/dʱirʌz/
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #127
Meaning of Dhiraj
Patience; also emperor, lord of the steadfast.
नेपालीमा: धीरज संस्कृत मूलको नाम हो, जसको अर्थ धैर्य हुन्छ। यसले सम्राट वा धीरहरूका स्वामीलाई पनि जनाउँछ।
About the name Dhiraj
Patience gives Dhiraj a calm, steady feeling, while its further meanings of emperor and lord of the steadfast add a royal note. The six-letter Sanskrit name is pronounced DHEE-raj, with a long opening sound. Dhiraj is common in our sample, ranking #127 among boy names. In names ending in -raj, raj means king or ruler, as in Yubraj and Nawaraj. You can compare the spellings Dheeraj and Diraj, or try the similar-sounding Dhiran on your shortlist.
“Raj” means king or ruler, as in Yubraj (crown prince), Nawaraj and Dhiraj. More boy names ending in -raj →
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Dhiraj at a glance
| Name | Dhiraj |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | धीरज also धिरज, धिराज |
| Gender | Used mostly for boys in our data |
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit |
| Commonly used in | Hindu tradition |
| Starts with | D · ध |
| Length | 6 letters · 2 syllables · 3 akshar |
| Popularity | #127 among boy names (55 people in our sample) |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s community, religion or caste.
Other spellings of Dhiraj
Nepali names are romanized in many ways. These are the same name spelled differently:
Famous people named Dhiraj
- Dhiraj Magar · b. 1995
Nepalese film actor
- Dhiraj Rai
Nepalese singer
Boy names with a similar meaning
- Arjun♂अर्जुनBright, white, shining
- Bikram♂विक्रमValour, prowess
- Ranjit♂रञ्जितVictorious in battle
- Birendra♂वीरेन्द्रLord of the brave
- Dhirendra♂धीरेन्द्रLord of the brave
- Karan♂करणInstrument or cause
- Bhim♂भीमFormidable, mighty
- Pratap♂प्रतापGlory, majesty, valour
- Biplav♂विप्लवRevolution, upheaval
- Biplab♂विप्लवRevolution, upheaval
- Ranjeet♂रञ्जितVictorious in battle
- Prayash♂प्रयासEffort, endeavour, attempt
Names that sound like Dhiraj
Dhiraj in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐢𑐷𑐬𑐖 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒡𑒲𑒩𑒖 |
| Bengali | ধীরজ |
| Gujarati | ધીરજ |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀥𑀻𑀭𑀚 |
| IAST romanization | dhīraj |
FAQ about the name Dhiraj
What is the meaning of Dhiraj?
Dhiraj means: Patience; also emperor, lord of the steadfast. (नेपालीमा: धीरज, धैर्य)
Is Dhiraj a boy or girl name?
Used mostly for boys in our data.
How do you write Dhiraj in Nepali?
Dhiraj is written धीरज in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written धिरज or धिराज.
How do you pronounce Dhiraj?
Dhiraj is pronounced DHEE-raj (IPA: /dʱirʌz/).
What is the origin of the name Dhiraj?
Dhiraj is of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Dhiraj?
Dhiraj ranks #127 among boy names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.
Famous people named Dhiraj?
Notable people named Dhiraj include Dhiraj Magar (Nepalese film actor); Dhiraj Rai (Nepalese singer).
What are other spellings of Dhiraj?
Other spellings of Dhiraj: Dheeraj, Diraj.