Anjalie

Meaning of Anjalie

Anjalie, a lilting Anglo-Indian variant of the Sanskrit Anjali, traces its roots to a word that signifies “a reverent offering held in cupped hands,” so the name quietly carries the image of sunrise light pooled in a palm. In modern Hindi and English it sounds either ahn-jah-LEE or an-JAY-lee, depending on which side of the ocean the syllables land, yet both pronunciations preserve its airy cadence. Culturally it nods to the graceful Anjali Mudra—the prayer-like gesture familiar to yogis—and to countless Bollywood heroines whose first introductions are framed by swirling scarves and shy glances. In the United States the name has stayed charmingly off the beaten track: between 1999 and 2010 its yearly appearances never cracked double digits, peaking at a modest nine births, which means parents can bestow it without fretting about kindergarten name tags needing Roman numerals. For families seeking a feminine choice that bridges East and West, offers a built-in blessing, and slips easily into English conversation, Anjalie stands ready—hands gently folded, gift intact.

Pronunciation

Hindi

• Pronunced as ahn-jah-LEE (/ənˈdʒɑːli/)

English

• Pronunced as an-JAY-lee (/ænˈdʒeɪli/)

• Anjalee
• Anjali
• Anjolie
• Anjalina