Nepali girl name
Anjali name meaning
अन्जली
Say it: AN-ja-li/ʌndzʌli/
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity
- #42
Meaning of Anjali
Offering with cupped hands; a gesture of reverence.
नेपालीमा: अञ्जली भन्नाले दुवै हत्केला जोडेर गरिने अर्पण बुझिन्छ। यो श्रद्धा र सम्मान प्रकट गर्ने मुद्रा हो।
About the name Anjali
Anjali means an offering made with cupped hands, a gesture of reverence. Its Sanskrit roots and devotional theme give it a gentle, respectful feeling that may appeal to parents who value gratitude. Said AN-ja-li, the six-letter name has a clear three-part rhythm and a soft finish. It is very common among girl names in our sample, ranking 42nd. For another spelling, consider Anjalee; Anjuli and Anjani offer nearby sounds to say aloud alongside it.
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Anjali at a glance
| Name | Anjali |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | अन्जली also अञ्जलि, अनजली |
| Gender | Used mostly for girls in our data |
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit |
| Commonly used in | Hindu tradition |
| Starts with | A · अ |
| Length | 6 letters · 3 syllables · 3 akshar |
| Popularity | #42 among girl names (28 people in our sample) |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s community, religion or caste.
Other spellings of Anjali
Nepali names are romanized in many ways. These are the same name spelled differently:
Famous people named Anjali
- Anjali Thumba Subba · b. 1996
Nepalese association football player
- Anjali Chand · b. 1995
Nepali cricketer
- Anjali Lama · b. 1985
Nepali model and transgender rights activist
- Anjali Waiba
Nepal women's team(as of 14 February 2016)
- Anjali Subedi
journalist in Nepal
Girl names with a similar meaning
- Pooja♀पूजाWorship, prayer and reverence offered to the divine
- Puja♀पूजाWorship, prayer and reverence offered to the divine
- Astha♀आस्थाFaith, belief, trust
- Aastha♀आस्थाFaith, belief, trust
- Shraddha♀श्रद्धाFaith, reverence, devotion
- Archana♀अर्चनाWorship, offering
- Dikshya♀दीक्षाInitiation, consecration
- Anjana♀अन्जनाThe mother of Lord Hanuman
- Aarati♀आरतीA Hindu ritual of worship with lamps
- Radha♂♀राधाProsperity, success
- Simran♀सिमरनRemembrance
- Diksha♀दीक्षाInitiation or consecration
Names that sound like Anjali
Anjali in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐀𑐣𑑂𑐖𑐮𑐷 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒁𑒢𑓂𑒖𑒪𑒲 |
| Bengali | অন্জলী |
| Gujarati | અન્જલી |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀅𑀦𑁆𑀚𑀮𑀻 |
| IAST romanization | anjalī |
FAQ about the name Anjali
What is the meaning of Anjali?
Anjali means: Offering with cupped hands; a gesture of reverence. (नेपालीमा: अञ्जलि)
Is Anjali a boy or girl name?
Used mostly for girls in our data.
How do you write Anjali in Nepali?
Anjali is written अन्जली in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written अञ्जलि or अनजली.
How do you pronounce Anjali?
Anjali is pronounced AN-ja-li (IPA: /ʌndzʌli/).
What is the origin of the name Anjali?
Anjali is of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Anjali?
Anjali ranks #42 among girl names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.
Famous people named Anjali?
Notable people named Anjali include Anjali Thumba Subba (Nepalese association football player); Anjali Chand (Nepali cricketer); Anjali Lama (Nepali model and transgender rights activist).
What are other spellings of Anjali?
Other spellings of Anjali: Anjalee.