What origin is the name Sorab?

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

What are good sister names for Sorab?

Names from the same gujarati tradition pair naturally with Sorab — for example Avan, Khursheed, Zheel. You can browse more on our gujarati names page.

How is Sorab written in its native script?

Sorab is written સોરાબ.

What is the rashi of the name Sorab?

Sorab starts with the syllable “So” (सो), which traditionally belongs to Purva Bhadrapada nakshatra, pada 2, in Kumbh rashi (Aquarius). This is based on the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable.

Sorab

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Sorab

Sorab

Boy

Gujarati

2 syllables

Sorab (સોરાબ) is a Gujarati boy's name meaning "A legendary Parsi name meaning illustrious and bright, famously belonging to a hero in ancient Persian epics.".

Also used in: Indian (meanings below).

The meaning of Sorab is "A legendary Parsi name meaning illustrious and bright, famously belonging to a hero in ancient Persian epics." — a boy name of Gujarati origin. It has 2 syllables.

Gujarati script: સોરાબ
Origin: Gujarati
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

A legendary Parsi name meaning illustrious and bright, famously belonging to a hero in ancient Persian epics.

Popularity

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

Written as સોરાબ

Quick answers about Sorab

What does Sorab mean?

Sorab is a boy name of Gujarati origin meaning "A legendary Parsi name meaning illustrious and bright, famously belonging to a hero in ancient Persian epics.".

How popular is Sorab?

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Sister names that go with Sorab

Avan Khursheed Zheel Madhumalti Manek Rinku

How to say Sorab

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Name numerology

6is the Chaldean number for Sorab.

Number 6 is linked with care, family and responsibility.

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Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: So (सो)
Rashi: Kumbh (Aquarius)
Nakshatra: Purva Bhadrapada, pada 2
Name number: 6

By tradition, names starting with “So” suit babies born in Purva Bhadrapada nakshatra (pada 2), 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 meanings of Sorab

Indian (unisex): "Sun or noble"

Names with a similar meaning to Sorab

Sorab means "A legendary Parsi name meaning illustrious and bright, famously belonging to a hero in ancient Persian epics." — these names share that spirit.

Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Emily — "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'." (Latin)
Logan — "Logan is a Scottish surname from a place name, from the Gaelic lagan, meaning 'little hollow'." (Scottish)
Elizabeth — "Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath'. It is the name of John the Baptist's mother." (Hebrew)
Avery — "Avery is an English surname from the Norman form of Alberich, a Germanic name meaning 'elf ruler'." (English)
Aubrey — "Aubrey comes from the Norman French form of Alberich, a Germanic name meaning 'elf ruler'. It was a boy's name before it became unisex." (English)
Grace — "Grace comes from the English word grace, from the Latin gratia, meaning 'favour' or 'kindness'. Puritans used it as a virtue name." (Latin)
Ashley — "Ashley comes from an English place name meaning 'ash tree meadow', from the Old English aesc and leah." (English)