Indian name meaning
Anjan
♂ BoyAn·jan · 2 syllables
Kohl; the dark eye-salve
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Grounded, disciplined and dependable — turns steady effort into solid results.
| A | n | j | a | n |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
1 + 5 + 1 + 1 + 5 = 13, then 1 + 3 = 4. So Anjan carries the name number 4.
About the name Anjan
Anjan is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “Kohl; the dark eye-salve.”
Spoken aloud it is An·jan — 2 syllables. Anjan is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Anjan mean?
Anjan means “Kohl; the dark eye-salve.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Anjan a boy or a girl name?
Anjan is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Anjan?
Anjan is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Anjan?
Anjan has 2 syllables and is said as An·jan.
What is the numerology number of the name Anjan?
In the Chaldean system, Anjan has the name number 4, “The Builder.”
Is Anjan a common name in India?
Anjan appears 2 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “rare.”
What names go well with Anjan?
For a sister to Anjan, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Aabha, Aadhya, Aakriti or Tulsi all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Anjan?
Gunjan, Harbhajan, Niranjan or Rajan share Anjan's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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