Anjaneya name meaning & origin

Meaning

Born of Anjana (patronymic from Anjana)

Associated with: A name of Lord Hanuman (a link from tradition, not the meaning of the word)

The name Anjaneya carries the meaning “Born of Anjana (patronymic from Anjana)”. Of Sanskrit origin, it has long been given in Hindu families. Beyond its meaning, the name is associated with: A name of Lord Hanuman.

Name Details

Gender

Boy

Origin

Sanskrit

Language

Sanskrit

Religion / Tradition

Hindu

Associated with

A name of Lord Hanuman

Name Type

Divine

Popularity

Uncommon

Traditional Naming by Birth Nakshatra

Optional

If your family follows Vedic naming, the starting sound comes from your baby’s Nakshatra and Pada — check whether Anjaneya fits it.

1. Birth Details

Date, Time, Place

2. Janma Rashi

Nakshatra · Pada

3. Traditional

Naming Sound

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Quick Facts

Meaning Born of Anjana (patronymic from Anjana)

Gender Boy

Origin Sanskrit

Language Sanskrit

Religion / Tradition Hindu

Associated with A name of Lord Hanuman

Name Type Divine

Popularity Uncommon

Anjaneya, letter by letter

Anjaneya has 8 letters — 4 vowels (a, a, e, a) and 4 consonants. It begins with A and ends with A.

A 1 · N 5 · J 1 · A 1 · N 5 · E 5 · Y 1 · A 1 = 20 → 2 + 0 = 2

By the Chaldean method that TotsName uses, the name number of Anjaneya is 2, traditionally linked with Moon. A name number is a traditional guide for fun and reflection — it does not decide a child’s future. More baby names starting with A.

Questions About Anjaneya

What does the name Anjaneya mean?

Is Anjaneya a boy’s or girl’s name?

Anjaneya is recorded here as a boy’s name and is most often given in Hindu families.

What is the origin of Anjaneya?

The origin recorded for Anjaneya is Sanskrit.

How popular is Anjaneya?

TotsName rates Anjaneya as uncommon. It begins with the letter A.

Can Anjaneya determine a baby’s Rashi or Nakshatra?

No. The Rashi and Nakshatra come only from the date, exact time and place of birth, not from the name Anjaneya. Traditional naming may then use the Pada to pick a starting sound.

Important to Know

Anjaneya does not set a birth chart; only the birth date, time and place do.

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