Siraj means “lamp”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Siraj is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Siraj mean?
چىراغ (مۇھەممەد ئەلەيھىسسالامنىڭ سۈپەتلىرىدىن بىرى)Literal meaning
Siraj (سىراج) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “lamp” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
one of the attributes of the Prophet Muhammad
Siraj in Uyghur
What does Siraj mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written سىراج, Siraj (ULY transliteration), Siraji and سىراجى. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “lamp” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Siraj come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Siraj a Uyghur name?
Yes. Siraj is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Siraj across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | سىراجArabic script SirajiLatin, variant سىراجىArabic script, variant | Boy | same as above: “lamp” | Documented[1] |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Siraj
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
Names related to Siraj
Variants and linked names
- SirajiBoy“lamp”
Sibling names for Siraj
Names recorded for the same language (Uyghur) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Siraj rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- MujibullaBoy“answer to God's questions”same language (uyghur)
- QoshmetBoy“Muhammad with the epithet qosh”same language (uyghur)
- BenullaBoy“son of God, a son created by God”same language (uyghur)
- ZibibulBoy“sacrificed in the way of God, God's sacrifice”same language (uyghur)
- HudaBoy“the right path; to guide”same language (uyghur)
- XojaniyazBoy“servant devoted to the master; one dedicated to the master”same language (uyghur)
- ToxtiBoy“may the child stay and not die”same language (uyghur)
- “guardian beg”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Siraj
What does the name Siraj mean?
Siraj means “lamp”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Siraj a girl's or a boy's name?
Siraj is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Siraj come from?
Siraj is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Siraj?
Siraj is recorded for Uyghur. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How is Siraj spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: سىراج (Arabic script), Siraji (Latin), سىراجى (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Siraj have?
Siraj has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Uyghur Language. Dictionary of Uyghur Names. Uyghur Language (GitHub: uyghur-language/names), revision 075ed994f116b4b9e06c7d013b4fb880db679883. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: MIT License.
Supports: Uyghur gloss: چىراغ (مۇھەممەد ئەلەيھىسسالامنىڭ سۈپەتلىرىدىن بىرى); entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic (+4 more)
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