The word Naranj is derived from Sanskrit narangah “orange tree”. The Sanskrit word is in turn borrowed from the Dravidian root for 'fragrant'. In Tamil, a bitter orange is known as 'Narandam', a sweet orange is called 'nagarugam' and 'naari' means fragrance. In Telugu the orange is called 'naringa'. The Sanskrit word was borrowed into European languages through Persian narang, Armenian narinj, and more specifically from the Arabic langauge naranj.
Culturally in Syria, many of the old households were known to grow Naranj trees in their houses due to its beautiful flowers that produce beautiful fragrance. In addition to creating Naranj marmalades and dried confectionary fruits to be savored by family members and guests.
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