Arājs
| Origin | |
|---|---|
| Word/name | Latvian | 
| Meaning | "ploughman" | 
| Other names | |
| Variant form(s) | Arajs/Araja | 
Arājs (feminine: Arāja) is a Latvian occupational surname, derived from the Latvian word for "ploughman". Individuals with the surname include:
- Ronalds Arājs (born 1987), Latvian athlete
 - Oskars Arājs (born 1990), Latvian handball player
 - Viktors Arājs (1910–1988), Latvian collaborator and Nazi SS officer