Neeraj
Meaning of Neeraj
Neeraj is a male name with its origin in Hindi. It is pronounced as nee-raj (/niːrɑˈdʒ/). In the United States, Neeraj has been given to newborn boys since at least 1970, with its popularity fluctuating over the years. In recent years, it has ranked around the 10,000 mark in terms of occurrence. The name Neeraj is also sometimes spelled as Neeraja. Though there aren't any specific associations or meanings commonly attributed to this name, it carries a unique and distinctive sound that may appeal to parents looking for an uncommon yet meaningful name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
Hindi
- Pronunced as nee-raj (/niːrɑˈdʒ/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Neeraj
| Neeraj Chopra is an Indian track and field athlete, the reigning Olympic and World champion in Men's javelin throw, and the first Asian athlete to win an Olympic gold medal in javelin. |
| Neeraj Vora was a versatile Indian film personality known for his work as a director, writer, actor, and composer in Bollywood, with notable contributions to popular films like Rangeela, Khiladi 420, and the Hera Pheri franchise. |
| Neeraj Pandey is an accomplished Indian film director, producer, and screenwriter known for his critically acclaimed and commercially successful movies such as A Wednesday!, Special 26, Baby, and M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story, as well as for his novel Ghalib Danger. |
| Neeraj Madhav, also known as NJ, is an Indian actor, rapper, and dancer known for his work in Malayalam films. |
| Neeraj Shridhar is an Indian film playback singer, composer, and singer-songwriter known for his work as the lead vocalist of the popular Indian pop and rock group Bombay Vikings, which gained fame with remix hits like "Kya Soorat Hai," "Woh Chali," and "Chod Do Anchal." |
