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The baby name Chitranjali is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced chit-RAHN-juh-lee (IPA: /tʃɪtˈrɑːn.dʒə.li/).

Chitranjali is Indian, Sanskrit in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 4.0
Origin: Indian, Sanskrit
Pronunciation: chit-RAHN-juh-lee (IPA: /tʃɪtˈrɑːn.dʒə.li/)

What is the meaning of the name Chitranjali ?

The baby name Chitranjali is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced chit-RAHN-juh-lee (IPA: /tʃɪtˈrɑːn.dʒə.li/).

Chitranjali is Indian, Sanskrit in Origin.

Chitranjali is an Indian feminine name from Sanskrit elements citra (picture, variegated, wonderful) + añjali (a cupped-hands offering, salutation). Together they suggest an “offering of images” or “tribute of art,” blending creativity with reverence. In Hindi, Bengali, Odia, and Assamese use, it signals artistic grace, devotional beauty, and imaginative expression.

As a given name, it gained currency in the 20th century amid renewed interest in Sanskritic compounds and arts-themed names. The word also appears as titles for painting albums and cultural ventures, reinforcing its aesthetic aura. Variants include Chitrāñjali (IAST) and Chitranjalee; common short forms are Chitra and Anjali. Predominantly feminine today, Chitranjali appeals to parents seeking a name that unites classical language, artistic sensibility, and a gentle note of devotion.

Chitranjali is about as rare as a name gets. We count just 3 recorded uses of it worldwide, from 1 country.

Chitranjali has the following similar or variant Names

Chitranjali – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
IN Girls 0 #652 3 13,121
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People also ask about Chitranjali

Chitranjali is predominantly a girl's name.
Chitranjali is a 4 syllable name, pronounced chit-RAHN-juh-lee (IPA: /tʃɪtˈrɑːn.dʒə.li/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Chitranjali, Chitrānjali, Chitraanjali and Chitranjalee.
Across languages, Chitranjali has these equivalents: Chitra (meaning 'picture'), Anjali (meaning 'offering'), Roopanjali ('offering of beauty'), Chitrani (related form).
Chitranjali is a name of Sanskrit origin, traditionally used in India. It doesn't appear in the major international birth registries we track, but it is an established name within India and its diaspora communities.
Without doubt. Chitranjali is missing from every national name ranking we cover, which is what makes it such an unusual choice.