Nepali boy name
Saroj name meaning
सरोज
Say it: sa-ROJ/sʌrod͡z/
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #9
Meaning of Saroj
Lotus; lit. born of a lake.
नेपालीमा: सरोज नामको अर्थ कमल हुन्छ। शाब्दिक रूपमा यसको अर्थ तालमा जन्मिएको हो।
About the name Saroj
Saroj brings together a flower and its watery setting: it means lotus, literally born of a lake. That image gives this Sanskrit name a gentle, peaceful feeling, suited to parents drawn to nature. Its five letters are pronounced sa-ROJ, with the emphasis at the end and a clear, compact finish. Ranked #9 among boy names in our sample, it is very common. For a different spelling, consider Saroja or Sarozh; Suroj offers a nearby sound to compare.
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Saroj at a glance
| Name | Saroj |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | सरोज also सारोज, सअरोज |
| Gender | Used mostly for boys in our data |
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit |
| Commonly used in | Hindu tradition |
| Starts with | S · स |
| Length | 5 letters · 2 syllables · 3 akshar |
| Popularity | #9 among boy names (279 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 Saroj
Nepali names are romanized in many ways. These are the same name spelled differently:
Famous people named Saroj
- Saroj Kumar Yadav · b. 1972
Nepalese politician
- Saroj Khanal · b. 1963
Nepalese actor
- Saroj Praja · b. 1995
Nepalese dancer and actor
- Saroj Kumar Yadav · b. 1978
Nepalese politician and former Chief Minister of Madhesh Province
- Saroj Kumar Singh · b. 1981
Nepalese politician
- Saroj Yadav · b. 1991
Nepalese amateur wrestler
- Saroj Maharjan · b. 1990
Nepali judoka
- Saroj Karki · b. 1992
Nepalese activist
- Saroj Sharma · b. 1938
Member of Nepalese constituent Assembly
- Saroj Gautam
snooker player
- Saroj KC · b. 1984
Nepali Congress, Youth Politician
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Names that sound like Saroj
Saroj in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐳𑐬𑑀𑐖 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒮𑒩𑒼𑒖 |
| Bengali | সরোজ |
| Gujarati | સરોજ |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀲𑀭𑁄𑀚 |
| IAST romanization | saroj |
FAQ about the name Saroj
What is the meaning of Saroj?
Saroj means: Lotus; lit. born of a lake. (नेपालीमा: सरोज, कमल)
Is Saroj a boy or girl name?
Used mostly for boys in our data.
How do you write Saroj in Nepali?
Saroj is written सरोज in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written सारोज or सअरोज.
How do you pronounce Saroj?
Saroj is pronounced sa-ROJ (IPA: /sʌrod͡z/).
What is the origin of the name Saroj?
Saroj is of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Saroj?
Saroj ranks #9 among boy names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.
Famous people named Saroj?
Notable people named Saroj include Saroj Kumar Yadav (Nepalese politician); Saroj Khanal (Nepalese actor); Saroj Praja (Nepalese dancer and actor).
What are other spellings of Saroj?
Other spellings of Saroj: Saroja, Sarozh, Sroj, Soroj.