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Anjali

Anjali (name) means a female given name from Sanskrit, widely used in India. Example: “Anjali greeted her guests with a traditional gesture of respect.”

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A female given name from Sanskrit, widely used in India.
"Anjali greeted her guests with a traditional gesture of respect."

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In plain EnglishAn Indian first name whose root word describes the palms-together greeting gesture.

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Anjalis plural

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Etymology

Borrowed from Sanskrit anjali, referring to the gesture of pressing the palms together as a sign of greeting or respect.

Origin: Sanskrit

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What does “Anjali” mean?

The word “Anjali” means a female given name from Sanskrit, widely used in India. In plain terms, an Indian first name whose root word describes the palms-together greeting gesture.

How do you use “Anjali” in a sentence?

Here is “Anjali” used in a sentence: “Anjali greeted her guests with a traditional gesture of respect.”

What part of speech is “Anjali”?

“Anjali” is a name.

Where does the word “Anjali” come from?

The word “Anjali” comes from Sanskrit. Borrowed from Sanskrit anjali, referring to the gesture of pressing the palms together as a sign of greeting or respect.

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