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Anjaneya

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Anjaneya

Pronounced ahn-juh-NAY-uh /ɑn.dʒəˈneɪ.ə/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit Anjaneya, 'son of Anjana' — a name of Hanuman, the devoted deity of the Ramayana, whose mother was Anjana. A revered devotional name.Low

In 30 seconds: A four-beat name: Anjaneya — 'son of Anjana', a name of Hanuman (said 'ahn-juh-NAY-uh'). A devotional name of Hanuman, which we note respectfully.
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Origin MediumSanskrit, Indian
MeaningFrom Sanskrit Anjaneya, 'son of Anjana' — a name of Hanuman, the devoted deity of the Ramayana, whose mother was Anjana. A revered devotional name.
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History & Origin

Anjaneya is a Sanskrit name, 'son of Anjana', a name of Hanuman; a revered name of Hanuman, held with respect (said 'ahn-juh-NAY-uh').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare here, devotional, and classical.

Did you know? Anjaneya means 'son of Anjana' — one of the names of Hanuman, the loyal deity of the Ramayana, born to the goddess Anjana (said 'ahn-juh-NAY-uh').
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References — Anjaneya — Sanskrit 'son of Anjana'; a name of Hanuman

Variations

AnjaneyuluAnjanAnjaney

Nicknames

AnjanNeya

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Anjaneya mean?

Anjaneya is a Sanskrit name meaning 'son of Anjana' — a name of Hanuman, born to the goddess Anjana in Hindu tradition.

How do you pronounce Anjaneya?

It's said ahn-juh-NAY-uh /ɑn.dʒəˈneɪ.ə/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Anjaneya a boy or girl name?

Here Anjaneya is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Anjaneya?

Anjaneya is extremely rare in the U.S. — a deep-tail, newly emerging name.

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