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Anjali

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Pronounced AHN-juh-lee /ˈɑːn.dʒə.li/High

Meaning: cupped hands for offering, divine salutationHigh

In 30 seconds: Anjali is a beautiful Sanskrit name meaning divine offering or the gesture of cupped hands in prayer. A deeply spiritual name widely popular in India and the South Asian diaspora.

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Origin HighSanskrit

Meaningcupped hands for offering, divine salutation

U.S. rank (2024)#2430 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births74 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2005

Total births (all-time)≈ 5,756

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Anjali derives from Sanskrit anjali meaning the cupped hands of an offering, or the gesture of pressing palms together in greeting/prayer.

Anjali is a beloved feminine name in India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and South Asian diaspora communities.

Did you know? The anjali mudra — pressing the palms together in prayer at the heart — is one of the most universal gestures of respect and reverence across Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain traditions.

Overall data confidence 92%

Monier-Williams Sanskrit Dictionary — reference for AnjaliBehind the Name: Anjali — name etymology referenceSouth Asian Name Studies — reference for Anjali

Variations

AnjalieAnjale

Nicknames

AnjuAli

Famous Bearers

★Anjali Bhimani (1974–present)
Anjali Bhimani, Indian-American actress and voice artist known for voicing Symmetra in Overwatch and Rampart in Apex Legends.

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Frequently Asked

What does Anjali mean?

Anjali means divine offering or the gesture of cupped hands in prayer, from Sanskrit anjali.

How do you pronounce Anjali?

Anjali is pronounced AHN-juh-lee (/ˈɑːn.dʒə.li/), with three syllables.

Is Anjali a girl's name?

Yes, Anjali is an exclusively feminine name.

How popular is the name Anjali?

Anjali is a beloved feminine name in India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and South Asian diaspora communities.