Arooj
Arooj is a Muslim girl name meaning “Ascent, rise, height”.
| Meaning | Ascent, rise, height |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, via Urdu |
| Arabic spelling | عروج |
| Pronunciation | ah-ROOJ |
| Arabic root | ع ر ج (ʿ-r-j) — to ascend |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Arooj
Arooj is the Arabic ʿurūj, 'ascent' or 'rising', used in Urdu to mean the height of success. The root is the same as miʿrāj, the Ascension of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. As a girls' name it is used mostly in Pakistan.
Is Arooj a Muslim name?
Yes. Arooj is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning ascent, sharing its root with Miʿraj.
Is Arooj in the Quran?
Its root appears in 'The angels and the Spirit ascend (taʿruju) to Him' (Quran 70:4).
Where is the name Arooj used?
Common in Pakistan.
Gifts with the name Arooj
- Arooj name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
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- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Arooj
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Arooj mean?
Arooj means 'Ascent, rise, height'. It comes from Arabic, via Urdu.
Is Arooj a Muslim name?
Yes. Arooj is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning ascent, sharing its root with Miʿraj.
How do you write Arooj in Arabic?
Arooj is written عروج in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Arooj?
Arooj is pronounced ah-ROOJ.
Is Arooj mentioned in the Quran?
Its root appears in 'The angels and the Spirit ascend (taʿruju) to Him' (Quran 70:4).