The baby name Neerja is a girl name, 2 syllables long and is pronounced "Nir-ja".
Neerja is a feminine Indian name that means "lotus flower". The lotus flower is a symbol of purity, enlightenment, and rebirth in Hinduism and Buddhism. The name Neerja is commonly given to girls born in India and is often used in Hindu families. It is a popular name in India and has gained popularity in other parts of the world as well.
The name Neerja has its roots in Sanskrit, an ancient language of India. The name is composed of two Sanskrit words, "neer" which means water and "ja" which means born. The combination of these two words gives the name its meaning, "lotus flower". The name has been used in India for centuries and has been passed down through generations of families.
The pronunciation of Neerja is "neer-jah". The name is easy to pronounce and has a pleasant sound. The name has gained popularity in recent years due to the success of the Bollywood movie "Neerja" which was based on the true story of a brave flight attendant who saved the lives of passengers during a hijacking. The movie brought attention to the name and its meaning, making it more popular among parents looking for a meaningful and unique name for their daughters.
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Neerja Bhanot Neerja Bhanot was a senior flight purser for Pan Am who sacrificed her life while saving passengers from terrorists during the hijacking of Pan Am Flight 73 at Karachi airport on 5 September 1986. She displayed presence of mind in alerting the cockpit crew who managed to escape, and took it upon herself to protect the lives of the passengers. Despite having the option to escape, the 22-year-old chose to stay on board and help passengers escape, and was killed while shielding three children from the terrorists. She was posthumously awarded India's highest peacetime military award for bravery, the Ashok Chakra. |