| Meaning | divine offering, gift |
| Origin | Sanskrit |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | An-ja-li |
Choosing the perfect name for your baby girl is a significant decision, and "Anjali" is a name that carries both elegance and cultural depth. With its roots in Sanskrit, "Anjali" holds a profound meaning – "offering" or "salutation." The name encapsulates the essence of reverence and respect, making it a wonderful choice for parents who wish to instill these qualities in their child.
In South Asian cultures, Anjali is often associated with the act of folding one's hands in a gesture of greeting or homage, a symbol of humility and connection. This timeless name resonates with a sense of tradition while embracing modernity.
Anjali's versatility is evident in its variations like Anjalika, Anjalie, and Anjaly, allowing parents to add a personal touch. Additionally, the name's charm extends to endearing nicknames like Anju and Jali.
Throughout history, Anjali has adorned the lives of remarkable individuals, from accomplished sport shooters and actresses to influential CEOs and poets. This name has also found a place in the realm of fiction, gracing characters in Bollywood films, TV shows, and literature.
By choosing the name Anjali for your baby girl, you're not only celebrating a rich cultural heritage but also embracing a name that embodies respect, grace, and the beauty of offering. It's a name that holds a world of meaning and promises to accompany your child on a journey of significance and inspiration.
| Anj |
| Jali |
| Angie |
| Lia |
| Anjali Bhagwat | Indian sport shooter |
| Anjali Devi | Indian film actress |
| Anjali Tendulkar | Wife of Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar |
| Anjali Menon | Indian film director and screenwriter |
| Anjali Gupta | Indian footballer |
| Anjali Ramkissoon | American doctor and social media personality |
| Anjali Mudra | Indian dancer and choreographer |
| Anjali Jay | British actress |
| Anjali Sud | CEO of Vimeo |
| Anjali Lama | Nepali transgender model |
| Anjali Chandrashekar | Indian-American poet and filmmaker |
| Anjali Nayar | Canadian filmmaker and journalist |
| Anjali World | American singer-songwriter |
| Anjali Pichai | Wife of Google CEO Sundar Pichai |
| Anjali Raghbeer | Indian music composer and singer |
| Anjali Sudhakar | Indian playback singer |
| Anjali Wadhwa | Indian boxer |
| Anjali Patil | politician - Indian politician and social worker |
| Anjali CBI | Indian Telugu-language crime thriller film character |
| Anjali Mehta | Character from the Indian TV show "Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah" |
| Anjali Marathe | Character from the Indian TV show "Pavitra Rishta" |
| Anjali Ranadive | Character from the Indian TV show "Ye Hai Mohabbatein" |
| Anjali Mathur | Character from the Indian web series "Mirzapur" |
| Anjali Nayar | Character from the Indian film "Baazigar" |
| Anjali Chauhan | Character from the Bollywood film "Dil Se." |
| Anjali Singh | Character from the Indian film "Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham.." |
| Anjali CBI | Character from the Indian film "Anjali CBI" |
| Anjali Thapar | Character from the Bollywood film "Andaaz" |
| Anjali Dangle | Character from the Indian TV show "Mukti Bandhan" |
| Anjali Kulkarni | Character from the Marathi TV show "Ka Re Durava" |
| Anjali Saluja | Character from the Indian film "Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi" |
| Anjali Singh Rathore | Character from the Indian TV show "Nazar" |
| Anjali Purohit | Character from the Indian TV show "Kya Qusoor Hai Amala Ka?" |
| Anjali Thakur | Character from the Indian TV show "Bade Achhe Lagte Hain" |
| Anjali Deewan | Character from the Indian TV show "Ek Shringaar-Swabhiman" |
| Anjali Sharma | Character from the Bollywood film "Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi" |