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