Pranjal
Sanskrit · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Pranjal
The name Pranjal means "pure," "sincere," or "straightforward," deriving from the Sanskrit root *pranj* (प्राञ्जल्), meaning "to be honest or upright." It is predominantly used in Hindu and Jain cultures across India and Nepal, with historical roots in ancient Sanskrit texts where it describes a virtuous or guileless person.
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Etymology
The name Pranjal means "pure," "sincere," or "straightforward," deriving from the Sanskrit root *pranj* (प्राञ्जल्), meaning "to be honest or upright." It is predominantly used in Hindu and Jain cultures across India and Nepal, with historical roots in ancient Sanskrit texts where it describes a virtuous or guileless person.
Pranjal currently ranks #19,757 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2002.
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