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Anjana
Pronounced ahn-JAH-nah /ɑnˈdʒɑ.nɑ/Medium
Meaning: From the Sanskrit Anjana, 'anointing; kohl/collyrium'; the name of the mother of the god Hanuman; we note the mythLow
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History & Origin
Anjana comes from the Sanskrit Anjana, 'anointing; kohl/collyrium'; it is the name of the mother of the god Hanuman (we note the myth). A lyrical name (said 'ahn-JAH-nah').
In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Indian families. Rare, the-mother-of-Hanuman at the root, and lyrical.
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What does the name Anjana mean?
Anjana is Sanskrit for 'anointing; kohl'; it is the name of the mother of the god Hanuman. We note the myth.
How do you pronounce Anjana?
It's said ahn-JAH-nah /ɑnˈdʒɑ.nɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Anjana a boy or girl name?
Anjana is a girl's name.
How popular is Anjana?
Anjana is a rare name in the U.S.