Indian name meaning
Ranjana
♀ GirlRan·ja·na · 3 syllables
Delightful; pleasing; entertaining
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Thoughtful, analytical and spiritual — drawn to depth, wisdom and quiet study.
| R | a | n | j | a | n | a |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
2 + 1 + 5 + 1 + 1 + 5 + 1 = 16, then 1 + 6 = 7. So Ranjana carries the name number 7.
About the name Ranjana
Ranjana is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “Delightful; pleasing; entertaining.”
Spoken aloud it is Ran·ja·na — 3 syllables. Ranjana turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ranjana mean?
Ranjana means “Delightful; pleasing; entertaining.” It is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Ranjana a boy or a girl name?
Ranjana is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Ranjana?
Ranjana is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Ranjana?
Ranjana has 3 syllables and is said as Ran·ja·na.
What is the numerology number of the name Ranjana?
In the Chaldean system, Ranjana has the name number 7, “The Seeker.”
Is Ranjana a common name in India?
Ranjana appears 10 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Ranjana?
For a brother to Ranjana, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Rachit, Radhe, Raghav or Narayan all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Ranjana?
Ahana, Sana, Bhavana or Chandana share Ranjana's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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