Arpana as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Arpana

What is the meaning of the name Arpana ?

The baby name Arpana is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced ar-PAH-na (approx. /ərˈpɑːnə/).

Arpana is Hindi, Sanskrit in Origin.

Arpana is a feminine given name of Indo-Aryan origin rooted in Sanskrit arpaṇa, meaning offering, dedication, or oblation; it ultimately derives from the verb arpayati, to offer or present. In Hindi and Nepali, arpana carries the same devotional sense, suggesting selfless giving or consecration. As a personal name, it conveys qualities of devotion, generosity, and purposeful commitment.

The name gained wider use across India and Nepal in the 20th century, aligning with virtue-based naming and the language of bhakti practice, where arpan denotes ritual offering. It appears across Hindu communities and in the South Asian diaspora. Variants and related forms include Arpanaa (rare), Arpna (colloquial), and Arpanna; closely related cognates are Arpita/Arpitha (“the dedicated one”). Masculine counterparts are Arpan and Arpit. Not to be confused with Aparna (a separate name linked to the goddess Parvati), Arpana centers on the act of devotional offering.