The baby name Sarojah is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced sah-ROH-jah (IPA: /səˈroːdʒə/).
The baby name Sarojah is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced sah-ROH-jah (IPA: /səˈroːdʒə/).
Sarojah is Indian, Sanskrit in Origin.
Sarojah is a modern spelling of Saroja, from Sanskrit sarojā, “lotus,” literally “lake-born” (saras ‘lake’ + jā ‘born’). The final -h reflects a transliteration choice for the long ā or a stylistic orthographic variant. The name appears in classical Sanskrit and regional poetry as an epithet for the lotus and for the goddess Lakshmi, and it has been used across Indian and Sri Lankan languages. It saw steady 20th-century use - especially in South India - bolstered by figures such as actress B. Saroja Devi.
Variants and related forms include Saroja, Sarojā, Saroj (masculine), Sarojini (“lotus-like”), and Sarojita; meaning-equivalents are Padma and Kamala. Common nicknames are Saro, Roja, or Roji. The lotus symbolism conveys purity, grace, resilience, and spiritual awakening, making Sarojah an auspicious choice in Hindu, Jain, and Buddhist contexts and an elegant, uncommon option in the global name pool.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MY | 0 | #354 | 1 | 12,352 | |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #357 | 6 | 8,539 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #625 | 8 | 18,916 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #743 | 1 | 18,093 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #953 | 42 | 24,821 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,013 | 2 | 25,931 |
Sarojah is popular in 6 countries — most recent births per country:
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