What origin is the name Sooraj?

Sooraj comes from Indian naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good brother names for Sooraj?

Names from the same indian tradition pair naturally with Sooraj — for example Jay, Arjun, Aarav. You can browse more on our indian names page.

What is the rashi of the name Sooraj?

Sooraj starts with the syllable “Su” (सू), which traditionally belongs to Shatabhisha nakshatra, pada 4, in Kumbh rashi (Aquarius). This is based on the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable.

Is it Sooraj or Soraj?

Both spellings are used. Sooraj means "The sun"; Soraj is listed with the meaning "Derived from 'sora' (sun) and 'ja' (born). Used to describe someone born with the brightness or energy of the sun.". Families often choose the spelling that matches how the name is written in their language, or the one that is easiest to pronounce where they live. Other spellings: Suraj.

Sooraj

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Sooraj

Sooraj

Unisex

Indian

2 syllables

Sooraj is an Indian unisex name meaning "The sun".

Sooraj is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "The sun". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Indian
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

What does Sooraj mean?

The sun

How popular is Sooraj?

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Quick answers about Sooraj

What does Sooraj mean?

Sooraj is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "The sun".

How popular is Sooraj?

We have no birth-record ranking for Sooraj: it is not in US records, and India publishes no national name rankings. The meter above fills in as parents here view, search for and save the name.

Brother names that go with Sooraj

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

How to say Sooraj

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Name numerology

3is the Chaldean number for Sooraj.

Number 3 is linked with creativity, joy and self-expression.

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Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Su (सू)
Rashi: Kumbh (Aquarius)
Nakshatra: Shatabhisha, pada 4
Name number: 3

By tradition, names starting with “Su” suit babies born in Shatabhisha nakshatra (pada 4), which falls in Kumbh rashi. This is read from the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable. The name number uses Chaldean numerology.

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Other spellings of Sooraj

Parents also search for these spellings. Each has its own page with its meaning and origin.

Soraj — "Derived from 'sora' (sun) and 'ja' (born). Used to describe someone born with the brightness or energy of the sun." (Indian)
Suraj — "The sun" (Indian)

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