Pukraj as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Pukraj

What is the meaning of the name Pukraj ?

The baby name Pukraj is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced puk-RAHJ (approx. IPA: /pʊkˈraːdʒ/).

Pukraj is Hindi, Sanskrit in Origin.

Pukraj is a South Asian given name derived from Hindi/Urdu pukhraj/pokhraj, itself from Sanskrit pushparaga, “flower-hued,” the classical term for yellow sapphire (often glossed as topaz). As the gem associated with the planet Jupiter (Guru/Brihaspati) in Vedic astrology, it symbolizes wisdom, benevolence, learning, prosperity, and protection. The streamlined spelling Pukraj reflects a common transliteration variant; pronunciation typically approximates PUHK-raaj.

Initially a gemstone/trade word in Sanskrit ratna-shastra and medieval vernacular literature, it began appearing as a personal name in the 20th century across North India and the diaspora, with notable use among Hindu, Sikh, and Jain families. Usage is unisex but leans masculine. Variants include Pukhraj, Pokhraj (Bengali), Pukharaj, and Marathi Pushkaraj; scholarly or poetic forms include Pushparag/Pushparaga. Related spellings exist in Urdu (پکھراج) and Punjabi (ਪੁਖਰਾਜ).

⚙ Pukraj is seldom given. We have only 25 recorded uses of it on record, from 4 countries.