Angana
Sanskrit · Not verified · 3 syllables
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About the name Angana
Angana is a Sanskrit name derived from the root "anga" (अंग), meaning "limb" or "body," with the suffix "-na" denoting a feminine form, thus meaning "graceful" or "delicate-limbed." The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, with historical roots in Sanskrit literature and Hindu traditions.
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Etymology
Angana is a Sanskrit name derived from the root "anga" (अंग), meaning "limb" or "body," with the suffix "-na" denoting a feminine form, thus meaning "graceful" or "delicate-limbed." The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, with historical roots in Sanskrit literature and Hindu traditions.
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