Chitranjan
Sanskrit · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Chitranjan
Chitranjan is a Sanskrit compound name derived from "chitra" (चित्र, meaning "picture" or "art") and "ranjan" (रंजन, meaning "to delight" or "to please"), thus meaning "one who delights through art" or "pleasing through pictures." The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, particularly among Bengali and North Indian communities, with historical usage among the Indian intelligentsia and creative professions.
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Etymology
Chitranjan is a Sanskrit compound name derived from "chitra" (चित्र, meaning "picture" or "art") and "ranjan" (रंजन, meaning "to delight" or "to please"), thus meaning "one who delights through art" or "pleasing through pictures." The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, particularly among Bengali and North Indian communities, with historical usage among the Indian intelligentsia and creative professions.
Chitranjan currently ranks #2,119 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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