Indian name meaning
Niranjan
♂ BoyNi·ran·jan · 3 syllables
Unblemished; a name of Shiva
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Creative, sociable and optimistic — gifted with words, art and lifting the mood.
| N | i | r | a | n | j | a | n |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
5 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 5 + 1 + 1 + 5 = 21, then 2 + 1 = 3. So Niranjan carries the name number 3.
About the name Niranjan
Niranjan is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “Unblemished; a name of Shiva.”
Spoken aloud it is Ni·ran·jan — 3 syllables. Niranjan turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Niranjan mean?
Niranjan means “Unblemished; a name of Shiva.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Niranjan a boy or a girl name?
Niranjan is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Niranjan?
Niranjan is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Niranjan?
Niranjan has 3 syllables and is said as Ni·ran·jan.
What is the numerology number of the name Niranjan?
In the Chaldean system, Niranjan has the name number 3, “The Expresser.”
Is Niranjan a common name in India?
Niranjan appears 5 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Niranjan?
For a sister to Niranjan, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Naina, Nakshatra, Nalini or Anvi all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Niranjan?
Gunjan, Harbhajan, Rajan or Ranjan share Niranjan's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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