Anjali

Anjali is a female first name that is written in Hindi script as अञ्जली or अंजली. In German, it is translated with terms like 'the address', 'the greeting', 'the offering', 'the tribute', or 'the gift of God'. An extended meaning is 'to present a gift to the gods with both hands'.

What does the name Anjali mean?

The first name Anjali has its roots in the ancient Indian language Sanskrit and is associated with meanings such as 'the gift of God' or 'the offering'. Additionally, adjectives like 'pure, beautiful, humble, knowledgeable, and auspicious' are connected with this name. 'Anjali Mudra' is a form of prayer in Hinduism where the hands of the worshipper are brought together. The term also describes a gesture where the hands are folded in greeting. Variations of the name include Anjuli, Anjulie, Anjula, Anjoulie, and Anjolie. The name is particularly common in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

Where does the name Anjali come from?

The female first name Anjali comes from Sanskrit and means among other things 'the gift of God' or 'the offering'.

How do you pronounce Anjali?

Anjali has a three-syllable, rhythmically gentle sound. It is pronounced as 'An-ja-li' [anˈdʒaːli] or [anˈjaːli], starting with an open A sound. The middle syllable is stressed and brings a certain expansiveness to the sound with its long A. The bright ending '-li' gives the name a friendly conclusion. Overall, Anjali sounds melodic, lively, and feminine, harmonious and present.

Popularity

In Germany, Anjali is among the more common first names. The name currently ranks 2,358th on the list of the most popular female baby names. Its best ranking was in 2009 at 593rd place. In the last ten years, Anjali has been given as a first name about 160 times, placing it 1,852nd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,557th.

Nicknames & pet names

An / Angi / Anja / Anji / Anju / Jaja / Jale / Jali

Famous people

• Anjali Abrol (American actress)
• Anjali Devi (Indian actress)
• Anjali Göbel (German artist)
• Anjali Jay (Indian actress)
• Anjali Joseph (writer from India)
• Anjali Kulkarni (Indian singer)
• Anjali Lavania (Indian model)
• Anjali Mendes (model from Italy)
• Anjali Menon (Indian film director)
• Anjali Mukhi (Indian television actress)
• Anjali Naidu (actress from India)
• Anjali Paigankar (Indian actress)
• Anjali Parvati Koda (American writer)
• Anjali Patil (Indian actress)
• Anjali Rao (CNN news anchor)
• Anjali Sharma (character from 'In Good Times and Bad Times' (Kajol))
• Anjali Sudhakar (Indian actress)
• Anjali World (American singer)