Anjala

The first name Anjala is a derived form of the Indian name Anjali. Its direct translation is 'the greeting', 'the offering', or also interpreted more freely as 'to present an offering to the gods with the hands'.

What does the name Anjala mean?

Anjala, a female first name, is a variant of the Indian name Anjali. It is directly translated as 'the greeting', 'the offering', or in a free form 'to present an offering to the gods with the hands'. The name has its roots in the Sanskrit word anjali (अञ्जलि), which means 'the greeting', 'the address', and 'presenting with both hands'. Other forms include Anjaly, Anjuli, Anjulie, Anjula, Anjoulie, and Anjolie.

Where does the name Anjala come from?

Anjala is a female first name that comes from Sanskrit and carries the meaning 'the greeting'.

How do you pronounce Anjala?

The pronunciation of Anjala is soft and three-syllable. The name is typically pronounced as 'An-ja-la' [anˈdʒaːla] or [anˈjaːla], starting with an open 'a' sound. The second syllable has a gentle, warm emphasis that creates a smooth sound. The open '-la' at the end provides a harmonious finish. Overall, Anjala sounds calm, melodic, and elegant - a name that impresses with its flowing structure and harmonious aura.

Popularity

In Germany, Anjala is a rather rare name. So far, it has not appeared in the German first name charts. Its best placement was in 2005, when it ranked 1,998th in the Italian first name charts. From 1999 to 2024, the name was given less than 10 times in Italy, placing it at 6,347th. In the last ten years, no child has been named Anjala in Italy. Worldwide, Anjala is only sporadically used.

Famous people

• Anjala (character) (elephant in Elephant Princess)
• Anjala BZaveri (actress from the UK)