Anjali (अञ्जलि) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl-name meaning “Offering with folded hands; salutation”. This guide covers Anjali’s meaning, origin, pronunciation, popularity and similar names — useful for Hindu families in India, USA, UK, Canada and Australia choosing a meaningful baby name.

What does Anjali mean?

Anjali means Offering with folded hands; salutation in Sanskrit. The name carries a serene devotional resonance — it is composed in the classical tradition where every Hindu name encodes a virtue, a deity, or a cosmic principle.

Origin and Sanskrit script

Anjali is written अञ्जलि in Devanagari and is rooted in the Sanskrit tradition. It transliterates as Anjali, retaining its phonetic clarity across English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Bengali and other Indic scripts. The Sanskrit mātṛkā (mother-syllables) of the name preserve its sacred sound — important when the name is recited aloud, especially in Vedic naming ceremonies (Namakarana Samskara).

Pronunciation of Anjali

Anjali is pronounced as it is spelled in standard Hindi/Sanskrit. The sound is gentle and even-syllabled — comfortable for English speakers and naturally rhythmic in Indic languages. Diaspora parents often prefer Anjali precisely because it travels well across school registers, government forms and social settings in the USA, UK, Canada and Australia.

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Why parents choose Anjali

Anjali carries the timeless feel of classical Sanskrit and has been used in Hindu families for generations. Anjali is a steadily popular Hindu girl-name with rising recognition in modern Indian and NRI families.

Naming ceremony (Namakarana Samskara) note

In Hindu tradition the formal naming of a child is the Namakarana Samskara, performed on the 11th, 12th or 16th day after birth. The name is whispered three times into the baby’s right ear by the father or family priest, while flowers and rice are offered to the family deity. Anjali fits this ceremony naturally — the Devanagari spelling अञ्जलि preserves the correct sacred phonetics.

Quick facts about the name Anjali

  • Gender: Hindu girl-name
  • Sanskrit: अञ्जलि
  • Meaning: Offering with folded hands; salutation
  • Origin: Sanskrit
  • Popularity: 78/100 in 2026
  • Style: traditional Sanskrit name

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Frequently Asked Questions about Anjali

Quick answers to the most common questions Hindu families ask about the name Anjali.

What does the name Anjali mean?

Anjali means Offering, salutation in Sanskrit. The name is written अञ्जली in Devanagari and is rooted in the classical Sanskrit tradition where every Hindu name encodes a virtue, a deity, or a cosmic principle.

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Is Anjali a Hindu boy or girl name?

Anjali is a Hindu girl-name, commonly chosen by Hindu and Indian families in India and the global diaspora — including in the USA, UK, Canada and Australia.

Anjali is a well-loved Hindu girl-name in 2026, especially among diaspora Hindu families who want a Sanskrit-rooted name that travels well internationally.

How do you pronounce Anjali in English?

Anjali is pronounced as it is spelled in standard Hindi/Sanskrit — even-syllabled and naturally rhythmic. It is easy for English speakers and travels well across school registers, government forms and social settings for Hindu families in the diaspora.

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