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Ranjani

Quick answerRanjani is a Sanskrit name meaning "beautiful" or "charming," derived from the root "ranj" which relates to color and beauty in Indian languages.

Sanskrit · Girl · 3 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#18,169
TrendVintage
Peak year1997
Syllables3
OriginSanskrit
LanguageSanskrit
CultureSouth Indian
ReligionHindu
Letters7
Numerology4 Chaldean 7
Global rank#1,456

Popularity over time

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Ranjani

Ranjani is a Sanskrit name meaning "beautiful" or "charming," derived from the root "ranj" which relates to color and beauty in Indian languages.

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Etymology

Ranjani is a Sanskrit name meaning "beautiful" or "charming," derived from the root "ranj" which relates to color and beauty in Indian languages. The name is primarily used in Hindu and Tamil cultures, with historical presence in South Indian classical music and literature traditions.

Ranjani currently ranks #18,169 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1997.

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