Dilanjan
South Asia · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Dilanjan
The name 'Dilanjan' is a compound of Sanskrit-derived elements, meaning "one who conquers the heart" or "heart-conqueror" (from *dil* meaning "heart" and *anjan* meaning "to conquer" or "to bring").
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Etymology
The name 'Dilanjan' is a compound of Sanskrit-derived elements, meaning "one who conquers the heart" or "heart-conqueror" (from *dil* meaning "heart" and *anjan* meaning "to conquer" or "to bring"). It is primarily used in South Asian cultures, particularly among Sinhalese and Tamil communities in Sri Lanka and India, often within Hindu or Buddhist contexts, though it lacks notable historical figures or ancient records.
Dilanjan currently ranks #3,214 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1979.
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