ڕۆژ

Roj

boyKurdish

Roj is a Muslim boy name meaning “Sun, day”.

MeaningSun, day
GenderBoy
OriginKurdish
Arabic spellingڕۆژ
PronunciationROZH
Muslim name?Used by Muslims

Meaning and origin of Roj

Roj is the Kurdish word for 'sun' and 'day', related to Persian rūz. It is a short, bright name and the base of many other Kurdish names, including Rojhat, Rojin and Rojda. It is used mostly for boys but occasionally for girls.

Is Roj a Muslim name?

Yes, in practice. Roj is a Kurdish word name meaning 'sun', used by Kurdish Muslim families. An Arabic name with a similar meaning is Shams.

Where is the name Roj used?

Used across Kurdish communities and in the diaspora.

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Spellings and variants of Roj

Rozh

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Roj mean?

Roj means 'Sun, day'. It comes from Kurdish.

Is Roj a Muslim name?

Yes, in practice. Roj is a Kurdish word name meaning 'sun', used by Kurdish Muslim families. An Arabic name with a similar meaning is Shams.

How do you write Roj in Arabic?

Roj is written ڕۆژ in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Roj?

Roj is pronounced ROZH.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.