Name meaning
Siraj
It means the torch, the blaze that sheds light.
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Name meaning and origin
Siraj comes from the Arabic word siraj and means a lantern, a torch radiating light. The word appears twice in the Quran in different contexts: in Surah Nuh (71:16) the sun is described as a light-radiating lamp hung in the sky, while in Surah al-Ahzab (33:46) our Prophet (peace be upon him) is called a lamp (siraj) that calls to the right path and radiates light.
Owing to this second verse, the name Siraj is associated with the image of a person who sheds light on the right path and guides people. The name is still in use in Azerbaijan today; among its modern bearers is Siraj Abishov, a martyr and cameraman for Azerbaijan Television who died in a mine explosion in the Kalbajar region in 2021.
Name details
- Gender
- Boy's name
- Origin
- Ərəb mənşəli
- Letter count
- 5
- Appears in the Quran
- Yes
- Variants
- Siraç, Siraj
- Pronunciation
- si.ˈrad͡ʒ
Notable people with this name
Siraj Abışov
Frequently asked questions
The most asked questions about this name.
What is the meaning of the name Siraj?
Siraj means a lamp, a torch radiating light.Is the name Siraj mentioned in the Quran?
Indeed, the word siraj is used in Surah Nuh (71:16) for the sun and in Surah al-Ahzab (33:46) as an attribute of our Prophet (peace be upon him).Is Siraj a boy name or a girl name?
Siraj is a boy name.