Niranjana
Sanskrit · Girl · 4 syllables
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About the name Niranjana
Niranjana is a Sanskrit name meaning "without blemish" or "pure," derived from the prefix "nir-" (without) and "anjana" (blemish or collyrium).
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Etymology
Niranjana is a Sanskrit name meaning "without blemish" or "pure," derived from the prefix "nir-" (without) and "anjana" (blemish or collyrium). The name is primarily used in Hindu and Buddhist cultures, particularly in India and among South Asian diaspora communities, with historical significance in Buddhist texts where the Niranjana River is mentioned as the site where Gautama Buddha attained enlightenment.
Niranjana currently ranks #16,860 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2015.
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