The baby name Sanjana is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced suhn-JAH-nuh (IPA: /sənˈdʒɑːnə/).
The baby name Sanjana is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced suhn-JAH-nuh (IPA: /sənˈdʒɑːnə/).
Sanjana is Hindi, Sanskrit in Origin.
Sanjana is an Indian feminine name deriving from Sanskrit samjna/sanjna, meaning consciousness, awareness, understanding, or designation, and it is also borne by a figure in Hindu myth: the daughter of Vishvakarman and wife of the sun god Surya. In Hindi and other modern Indo-Aryan languages, the name additionally suggests gentle, agreeable, well-behaved and harmonious, giving it a soft, auspicious tone.
Used across India (Hindi, Marathi, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil), Nepal, and the diaspora, Sanjana grew markedly in urban popularity from the late 20th century and remains familiar today. Traditional forms include Samjna/Sanjna and Sanjnaa; contemporary spellings favor Sanjana or Sanjanaa, with related regional form Sanjina. Common short forms include Sanju and Sana. The name's semantic field - clarity of mind joined with social grace - makes it a versatile, culturally rooted choice.
| Sanjana Kapoor Sanjana Kapoor is best known as an Indian theatre personality and former film actress. Born on 27 November 1967, she is the daughter of actors Shashi Kapoor and Jennifer Kapoor, and she appeared in films such as Hero Hiralal and 36 Chowringhee Lane. | Sanjana Sanghi Sanjana Sanghi is best known for starring in the romantic drama Dil Bechara. She is an Indian actress and model who works in Hindi films, and she began acting as a child artist in Rockstar before later appearing in supporting roles. |
| Name | Last Name(s) | Mother | Mother famous for | Fame Level | Father | Father famous for | Fame Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanjana | Kapoor | Shashi Kapoor | film producer | ★★★★★ |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FJ | Girls | 0 | #9 | 1 | 583 |
| MV | Girls | 0 | #34 | 2 | 2,021 |
| IN | 0 | #60 | 11 | 2,963 | |
| QA | 0 | #106 | 1 | 7,011 | |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #118 | 418 | 8,413 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #118 | 1,109 | 13,121 |
| KW | 0 | #119 | 3 | 5,216 | |
| OM | 0 | #119 | 3 | 6,215 | |
| CY | Girls | 0 | #123 | 3 | 3,755 |
| MU | 0 | #126 | 11 | 3,613 | |
| BD | 0 | #157 | 72 | 5,992 | |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #164 | 202 | 8,539 |
| AE | 0 | #182 | 6 | 10,220 | |
| LT | Girls | 0 | #199 | 2 | 1,904 |
| JP | Girls | 0 | #250 | 2 | 6,592 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #263 | 54 | 15,378 |
| SG | 0 | #280 | 3 | 11,010 | |
| Canada | Girls | 2024 | #281 | 5 | 2,795 |
| HR | Girls | 0 | #293 | 2 | 3,687 |
| SA | 0 | #311 | 2 | 10,560 | |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #312 | 85 | 15,987 |
| PE | 0 | #329 | 1 | 6,350 | |
| JO | Girls | 0 | #332 | 8 | 7,570 |
| KZ | Girls | 0 | #332 | 1 | 5,862 |
| SD | Girls | 0 | #350 | 9 | 7,678 |
| CZ | Girls | 0 | #351 | 1 | 5,378 |
| MY | 0 | #352 | 3 | 12,352 | |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #356 | 4 | 8,829 |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #363 | 7 | 8,477 |
| PL | Girls | 0 | #364 | 1 | 5,096 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #378 | 138 | 19,177 |
| YE | 0 | #396 | 3 | 8,639 | |
| France | Girls | 2021 | #402 | 4 | 3,185 |
| EG | 0 | #411 | 2 | 6,387 | |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #426 | 4 | 13,098 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #436 | 118 | 20,968 |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| BH | 0 | #505 | 49 | 17,937 | |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #512 | 12 | 10,981 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #522 | 4 | 11,303 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #523 | 1 | 11,913 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #532 | 55 | 18,916 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #556 | 21 | 10,045 |
| LY | 0 | #558 | 2 | 12,703 | |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #642 | 4 | 11,648 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #643 | 8 | 16,104 |
| LB | 0 | #689 | 2 | 13,263 | |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #691 | 7 | 13,071 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #692 | 16 | 18,093 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #701 | 235 | 25,931 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #733 | 7 | 17,960 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #739 | 31 | 18,755 |
| TN | 0 | #812 | 18 | 13,765 | |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #826 | 1 | 15,093 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #899 | 96 | 24,821 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #912 | 5 | 8,487 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #912 | 7 | 17,948 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #915 | 1 | 14,098 |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #918 | 38 | 5,933 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #925 | 1 | 15,035 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #925 | 35 | 14,742 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #954 | 48 | 16,750 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,005 | 6 | 14,861 |
| MA | 0 | #1,049 | 80 | 20,986 | |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,073 | 20 | 22,615 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,101 | 11 | 25,439 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,121 | 21 | 25,928 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,154 | 23 | 20,130 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,267 | 1 | 17,781 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,414 | 33 | 9,415 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,579 | 36 | 28,008 |
Sanjana is popular in 48 countries — most recent births per country:
Did we miss something about this name? Let us know!