Sanskrit · Girl name
Anjali
“offering”
About the name Anjali
Anjali is derived from Sanskrit अञ्जलि, meaning ‘offering’, referring to the gesture of cupped or joined hands. It is associated with the gesture of ‘anjali mudra’ in Hindu culture, in which the palms are pressed together, as in the greeting namaste and in yoga practice. The name is used for girls in India and among the Indian diaspora. Rabindranath Tagore’s collection Gitanjali, ‘song offering’, uses the same word. Known bearers include the Indian actress Anjali.
- Meaning
- offering
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- AHN-jah-lee(3 syl.)
Middle names for Anjali
- Anjali Rose
- Anjali Marie
- Anjali Lynn
- Anjali Joy
- Anjali Sita
Questions about Anjali
- What does Anjali mean?
- Anjali is a Sanskrit name meaning "offering".
- How do you pronounce Anjali?
- Anjali is pronounced AHN-jah-lee, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Anjali?
- Variants of Anjali include Anjalee, Anjuli, Anjaly.
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