Anjana
Meaningmother of Hanuman · Sanskrit
Anjana is an Indian girl name meaning “mother of Hanuman”, with Sanskrit roots. Sanskrit names are rich in meaning, often drawn from nature, virtues or Hindu tradition. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
Did you know?
- Hidden namesLook closely: Anjana has the name Ana hiding inside it.
- Word funAnjana starts and ends with the same letter, A. A neat little bookend.
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Anjana would score 13 points, thanks largely to the J (worth 8).
- GenerationAnjana peaked in 2013, which makes it a Gen Alpha name. The typical Anjana you'd meet today is about 12 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Anjana would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 227,273 baby girls got the name in 2025.
- HistoryAnjana first shows up in US birth records in 1969, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 56 years since.
US births per million girls, 1969–2025
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About the name Anjana
Anjana is a girl name of Indian origin meaning “mother of Hanuman”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 2010s and is climbing again now. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Indian names
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- Girl name: Maya · illusion
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- Unisex name: Arya · noble
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Questions about the name Anjana
What does the name Anjana mean?
Anjana means “mother of Hanuman” and comes from Sanskrit.
What is the origin of the name Anjana?
Anjana is Indian in origin, and its meaning traces back to Sanskrit. Other Indian names to consider are Maya (“illusion”), Lyla (“night”), Arya (“noble”) and Kali (“black”).
Is Anjana a boy or girl name?
Anjana is a girl name. In 2025, 7 US girls were named Anjana.
How popular is the name Anjana?
Anjana ranked #11,932 for US girls in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 2013, when it reached #4,887. Over the last five years it has climbed 210 places.
What should I know before naming my baby Anjana?
Anjana is an Indian girl name meaning “mother of Hanuman”, with Sanskrit roots. Sanskrit names are rich in meaning, often drawn from nature, virtues or Hindu tradition. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.