Indian name meaning
Anjana
♀ GirlAn·ja·na · 3 syllables
The mother of Hanuman; kohl
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
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| A | n | j | a | n | a |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
1 + 5 + 1 + 1 + 5 + 1 = 14, then 1 + 4 = 5. So Anjana carries the name number 5.
About the name Anjana
Anjana is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “The mother of Hanuman; kohl.”
Spoken aloud it is An·ja·na — 3 syllables. Anjana turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Anjana mean?
Anjana means “The mother of Hanuman; kohl.” It is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Anjana a boy or a girl name?
Anjana is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Anjana?
Anjana is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Anjana?
Anjana has 3 syllables and is said as An·ja·na.
What is the numerology number of the name Anjana?
In the Chaldean system, Anjana has the name number 5, “The Explorer.”
Is Anjana a common name in India?
Anjana appears 9 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Anjana?
For a brother to Anjana, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Aadesh, Aakash, Aamod or Bhim all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Anjana?
Ahana, Sana, Bhavana or Chandana share Anjana's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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