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Anjal

Quick answerAnjal is a Sanskrit name meaning "offering" or "gift," derived from the root word "anjali," which refers to a ritual gesture of respect involving cupped hands.

Sanskrit · Girl · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#866
Trend
Peak year2020
Syllables2
OriginSanskrit
LanguageSanskrit
CultureIndian
ReligionHinduism
Letters5
Numerology11 Chaldean 11
Global rank#866

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Anjal

Anjal is a Sanskrit name meaning "offering" or "gift," derived from the root word "anjali," which refers to a ritual gesture of respect involving cupped hands.

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Etymology

Anjal is a Sanskrit name meaning "offering" or "gift," derived from the root word "anjali," which refers to a ritual gesture of respect involving cupped hands. The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, particularly in South India, with historical significance in Sanskrit religious and philosophical texts.

Anjal currently ranks #866 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.

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