Meaning & Origin
Viraj is a boy's baby name of Sanskrit origin, meaning 'brilliant, shining' or 'resplendent king,' from the Sanskrit virāj — a concept in Hindu philosophy referring to the universal spirit and its radiance.
In the Rigveda, Viraj appears as a cosmic principle of cosmic brilliance. The name is widely used in India and among South Asian diaspora communities, carrying intellectual and spiritual luminosity. Its crisp two-syllable rhythm works seamlessly in English-speaking environments.