The baby name Turaj is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /tuːˈrɑːdʒ/ (TOO-rahj).
Turaj is Persian in Origin.
The baby name Turaj is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /tuːˈrɑːdʒ/ (TOO-rahj).
Turaj is Persian in Origin.
Turaj is a Persian masculine name, written تورج (Tūraj). Etymologically, it's often connected to the Old Iranian/Avestan root tūra- “strong, brave, swift,” yielding a sense of vigor or valor. Folk and literary tradition also link it to Tūr (Tur), the son of the legendary king Fereydūn in the Shahnameh and eponym of Tūrān; in that reading, Turaj can be understood as “of Tur” or “Turanian,” paralleling names like Iraj. The -aj ending functions as a Persian name-forming suffix also seen in Iraj.
Rooted in the Persian epic tradition and long used in Iran, Turaj saw renewed popularity in the 20th century and remains familiar among Persian speakers worldwide. Common romanizations include Touraj, Tooraj, Turaj, and Toraj. Related or thematic names are Tur, Turan, and Iraj. The name typically carries connotations of strength, courage, and ancestral heritage.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IR | 0 | #230 | 2 | 4,221 | |
| AF | Boys | 0 | #274 | 1 | 3,535 |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #332 | 1 | 7,401 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #508 | 45 | 10,162 |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #545 | 1 | 8,334 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #604 | 2 | 10,045 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #696 | 2 | 13,071 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,001 | 1 | 16,906 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,141 | 3 | 22,615 |
| TR | 0 | #1,252 | 3 | 19,440 | |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Turaj is popular in 9 countries — most recent births per country:
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