Anjan

Anjan Meaning & Origin

About Anjan
The name "Anjan" is of Indian origin and is commonly used as a masculine given name. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "Anjana," which means "collyrium" or "eye salve." In Hindu mythology, Anjana was the mother of Lord Hanuman, a revered deity known for his strength, devotion, and loyalty. The name "Anjan" is often associated with qualities such as clarity, vision, and protection, reflecting the significance of the eyes and the mythical connection to Hanuman's mother.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Anjan are male.

Anjan Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -16.67% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ANJN
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A5205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AE1 N JH AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/anjan*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ANJN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A525

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Anjan in Braille

Here's how to represent Anjan in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Anjan in braille

How to Spell the Name Anjan in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Anjan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Anjan in sign language

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