NameVerse — Name Meaning & Origin Guides

KritanjaliHindu Male Sanskrit name meaning

Pledge of Love

Pronunciation: kree-tahn-jah-lee

Share this page
Name
Kritanjali
Meaning
Pledge of Love
Origin
Sanskrit
Religion
Hindu
Language
Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
kree-tahn-jah-lee
Lucky Number
6
6
Lucky Number
Saturday
Lucky Day
Sanskrit
Origin
Male
Gender

Quick Answer

Meaning Summary

A concise answer for featured snippets and voice search.

What does Kritanjali mean?

Kritanjali is a male name from Sanskrit origin meaning "Pledge of Love". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: kree-tahn-jah-lee. Lucky number: 6. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Source Language

Meaning in Sanskrit

Sanskrit is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.

कृतांजलि

Offering, presentation of an offering

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

kree-tahn-jah-lee

IPA

/kɾiːtɑːndʒɑːli/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Sanskrit

Language Usage

SanskritHindiTamilTeluguMarathiBengali

Religion

Hindu Name Context

Kritanjali is listed as a hindu male name with Sanskrit origin. Its meaning is Pledge of Love. Category: Hindu.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

6

Lucky Day

Saturday

Lucky Colors

GoldWhite

Lucky Stone

Diamond

Life Path Number

2

Numerology meaning: Intuitive, sensitive, and caring individuals with a strong sense of compassion and empathy.

Personality

Personality Traits

CompassionateDevotedV = VirtuousT = Thoughtful

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

A sacred commitment to the divine

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The name "Kritanjali" holds significant cultural importance in Hinduism as it reflects the tradition of offering praises and devotional homages to the deities. During religious rituals and ceremonies, devotees make an "anjali", a ritualistic offering of hands in prayer as a symbol of submission and respect. The term "Kritanjali" thus represents a beautiful amalgamation of devotion, respect, and love for the divine.
The name "Kritanjali" carries deep spiritual significance as it inspires one to offer their life, actions, and thoughts in dedication to their chosen deity. It embodies the values of faith, humility, and gratitude, inspiring one to approach the divine with a heart filled with love, devotion, and surrender. In the spiritual journey, the name is a constant reminder to keep the focus on the divine and offer all actions as an offering or "anjali" to the universe and all its manifestations.

Historical Usage

Historical References

Historical records show that Kritanjali is mentioned in the Mahabharata The name Kritanjali carried significant spiritual weight in that era.

Vedic period

Famous People

Famous People and Real-World Usage

Historical Figures & Cultural References

Priyanka ChopraAishwarya Rai Bachchan

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🕉️Sanskrit

कृतांजलि

Offering, presentation of an offering

🇮🇳Hindi

कृतांजलि

कृत (करना - to do) + आंजलि (आञ्जलि - offering, presentation)

🇮🇳Tamil

கிருதந்தாஜலி

Offering, presentation of an offering

🇮🇳Telugu

కృథాజలి

Offering, presentation of an offering

🇮🇳Marathi

Kritanjali

हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Pledge of Love

🇧🇩Bengali

Kritanjali

হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Pledge of Love

Similar Names

Explore names with the same sound, spelling, or origin.

Hindu Name Guides

Continue your name research

More expert NameVerse guides to help you compare meanings, origins and naming decisions.

View all guides
Hindu Names15 min read30K views

Hindu Names Inspired by Nature: Sacred Elements from Earth to Sky

Discover Hindu baby names drawn from nature's beauty — elements, plants, animals, and cosmic phenomena with profound meanings.

NameVerse Editorial TeamRead