Light or candle
Shraga is an Aramaic name that translates directly to light or candle. It is traditionally used in Jewish communities, often paired with the Hebrew name Feivel or Phoebus, which also carry meanings related to light.
About 35 boys were named Shraga in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Prominent leader of American Orthodox Judaism
Israeli scholar and philosopher
Israeli wheelchair tennis player
