The name Neeraj is a boy's name of Hindi, Sanskrit origin meaning "waterlily, lotus flower".

Also spelled as Niraj and used across India, Neeraj comes from the Sanskrit word for "waterlily" or "lotus flower" though it may sometimes be interpreted as "water-born".  Related names include the succinct Neer and the (predominantly) feminine Neera, which share the same root.
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Notable bearers of the name include javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, film director Neeraj Pandey, boxer Neeraj Goyat, and actor Neeraj Madhav. 

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The name Neeraj peaked for boys at #2898 in 1974.

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