عروج

Uruj

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Uruj is a Muslim girl name meaning “Ascent, rise, elevation”.

MeaningAscent, rise, elevation
GenderGirl
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingعروج
Pronunciationoo-ROOJ
Arabic rootع ر ج (ʿ-r-j) — to ascend
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Uruj

Uruj (ʿUrūj) means ascent or rising, from the same root as Miʿrāj, the Prophet's ﷺ night ascension. In Urdu it is used for rise and success, and as a girl's name it is popular in Pakistan, often spelled Arooj. The Ottoman corsair Oruç Reis bore a Turkish form of the name.

Is Uruj a Muslim name?

Yes. Uruj is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning ascent or rise.

Is Uruj in the Quran?

The root appears in 'The angels and the Spirit ascend to Him' (Quran 70:4).

Where is the name Uruj used?

Used mainly for girls in Pakistan and India.

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Spellings and variants of Uruj

AroojUroojArujOruç

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Uruj mean?

Uruj means 'Ascent, rise, elevation'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Uruj a Muslim name?

Yes. Uruj is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning ascent or rise.

How do you write Uruj in Arabic?

Uruj is written عروج in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Uruj?

Uruj is pronounced oo-ROOJ.

Is Uruj mentioned in the Quran?

The root appears in 'The angels and the Spirit ascend to Him' (Quran 70:4).

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