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Origin: Indian

Meaning: Stringed musical instrument of Bengal

Parents seeking a musical name for their tiny dancer may love Israj, a masculine Indian name given to the stringed musical instrument of Bengal. Also called an esraj, this rare instrument is around 300 years old and found primarily in North India, Punjab, and Bengal. Using a bow and fingers, its metal strings create piercingly evocative melodies that enchant the very soul of its listeners. Naming baby Israj helps this unique instrument’s legacy live on and grants an equally extraordinary name for your little one.