Sirajuddin
/S-IH-R-AE-JH-AH-D-D-IY-N/
Lamp of the faith, from Arabic siraj (lamp, light) and al-din (the faith). A classic Islamic compound masculine name, it casts its bearer as a guiding light for religion, drawing on the Quranic image of a shining lamp, with the sense of illumination and devout guidance.
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Yes — Sirajuddin is a Muslim boy name of Urdu origin, meaning “Lamp of the faith, from Arabic siraj (lamp, light) and al-din (the faith). A classic Islamic compound masculine name, it casts its bearer as a guiding light for religion, drawing on the Quranic image of a shining lamp, with the sense of illumination and devout guidance.”.
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Meaning & origin
Sirajuddin is a boy's name of Urdu origin, traditionally used in Muslim families. The name means "Lamp of the faith, from Arabic siraj (lamp, light) and al-din (the faith). A classic Islamic compound masculine name, it casts its bearer as a guiding light for religion, drawing on the Quranic image of a shining lamp, with the sense of illumination and devout guidance." and belongs to the Light cluster — names meaning radiance, illumination, and hope.
Common among Indian, Pakistani families, Sirajuddin carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
Sirajuddin's roots in Arabic & Islamic tradition
Sirajuddin carries meaning rooted in Arabic and the wider Islamic tradition (Urdu) — “Lamp of the faith, from Arabic siraj (lamp, light) and al-din (the faith). A classic Islamic compound masculine name, it casts its bearer as a guiding light for religion, drawing on the Quranic image of a shining lamp, with the sense of illumination and devout guidance.”. Many Muslim families weigh a name's root meaning and the values it carries.
NameRoot shows you the depth. See Sirajuddin's Arabic roots, the values it carries, and how it scores for your family.
See Sirajuddin's full reading →What does Sirajuddin's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Sirajuddin resonates in either tradition.
Sirajuddin's destiny number is 1 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Sirajuddin's full reading →
Does Sirajuddin go with your family's names?
Sirajuddin breaks into 10 sounds: /S-IH-R-AE-JH-AH-D-D-IY-N/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Sirajuddin sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Sirajuddin beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Sirajuddin — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
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Common questions about Sirajuddin
What does the name Sirajuddin mean?
Sirajuddin means "Lamp of the faith, from Arabic siraj (lamp, light) and al-din (the faith). A classic Islamic compound masculine name, it casts its bearer as a guiding light for religion, drawing on the Quranic image of a shining lamp, with the sense of illumination and devout guidance.." It is a boy name of Urdu origin, traditionally used in Muslim families.
Is Sirajuddin a boy or girl name?
Sirajuddin is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Sirajuddin?
Sirajuddin is of Urdu origin, used in Muslim tradition, commonly among Indian, Pakistani families.
Is Sirajuddin a Muslim name?
Yes. Sirajuddin is a boy name traditionally used in Muslim families, of Urdu origin.
What does Sirajuddin mean in Urdu?
Sirajuddin originates from Urdu, where it means "Lamp of the faith, from Arabic siraj (lamp, light) and al-din (the faith). A classic Islamic compound masculine name, it casts its bearer as a guiding light for religion, drawing on the Quranic image of a shining lamp, with the sense of illumination and devout guidance.."
What are common nicknames for Sirajuddin?
Common short forms of Sirajuddin include Sira, Siri.
What is the numerology of Sirajuddin?
Sirajuddin has a Pythagorean destiny number of 1 — leadership and pioneering spirit.
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