Sheraga

Sheraga is an Aramaic masculine given name meaning "light, candle." It derives from the Aramaic word shraga, directly translating to "candle" or "lamp." The name is common among Ashkenazi Jewish communities, particularly those with roots in Eastern Europe. A related variant is Shraga, which is a transliteration of the same Aramaic root and is used interchangeably in Hebrew-speaking contexts.

While the name carries no biblical or New Testament references (as Aramaic scriptures use different terms for light), it has significance in Jewish mystical traditions, where light symbolizes divine wisdom and the Torah. The name gained popularity in Jewish communities due to its poetic association with the eternal light (ner tamid) in synagogues.

Sheraga appears predominantly as a given name among Jewish populations in Israel and the diaspora, often found alongside names like Shimon or David in modern usage.

• Meaning: light, candle
• Origin: Aramaic
• Type: First name
• Variants: Shraga
• Usage: Jewish (Ashkenazi, Eastern Europe, Israel)