Hindu girl name · Sanskrit origin

Anjali

“A respectful offering made with joined palms”

About the name Anjali

Meaning
A respectful offering made with joined palms
Origin
Sanskrit
Gender
Girl
Religion
Hindu
Starts with
A
Name number
2

Numerology of Anjali

Peacemaker: gentle, caring and good with people.

Worked out from the letters of the name (Pythagorean method). It is a tradition, for fun, and not science.

Nakshatra for Anjali

Krittika

Naming syllable “A” · ruled by Sun

Pada 1234
Moon signMesha (Aries)
DeityAgni, the sacred fire
SymbolA blade or flame

Bright, sharp minded and brave. Traditionally linked with clarity, honesty and a leader's confidence.

All Krittika names
Anjali starts with a traditional naming syllable of this nakshatra, so it suits a baby born in it. The traits are the general traditional description of the nakshatra, the same for every name, and not a prediction about any child.

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Questions about Anjali

What does the name Anjali mean?

Anjali means "A respectful offering made with joined palms" and comes from Sanskrit.

Is Anjali a boy or a girl name?

Anjali is used as a girl name, mostly in Hindu families.

Which nakshatra does the name Anjali match?

The name Anjali starts with the syllable "A", which is a naming syllable of Krittika nakshatra (pada 1). This is the traditional way to choose a name for a baby born in that nakshatra.

What is the numerology number of Anjali?

By Pythagorean numerology the name Anjali adds up to 2. Peacemaker: gentle, caring and good with people. Numerology is a tradition and not science.

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