Ranjana
Hindi · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Ranjana
Ranjana means "delightful" or "charming" and derives from Sanskrit, where "ranj" means to color or delight and the suffix "-ana" denotes a feminine form.
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Etymology
Ranjana means "delightful" or "charming" and derives from Sanskrit, where "ranj" means to color or delight and the suffix "-ana" denotes a feminine form. The name is primarily used in Hindu, Buddhist, and Sikh communities across India, Nepal, and the diaspora, with historical usage documented in South Asian literature and culture.
Ranjana currently ranks #13,938 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1989.
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