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Pranjali

Lotus in hand

pruh-NYAH-lee/pɾəɦɲaːli/

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5
Lucky #
Tuesday
Lucky Day
Sanskrit
Origin
Female
Gender

Meaning & Origin

A beautiful Hindu girl name derived from the Sanskrit word 'Pran' which means 'life' and 'Jali' which means 'lotus'. The name 'Pranjali' symbolizes the goddess Lakshmi, who is known to hold a lotus flower in her hand.

Spiritual meaning

Represents the divine grace of Goddess Lakshmi and symbolizes prosperity, good fortune and wealth.

Language details

🕉️Sanskrit

प्रज्ञालि

Wisdom, Intelligent, Knowledge

🇮🇳Hindi

प्रज्ञालि

प्रज्ञान (Prjñāna) - विद्या (Vidhya) - जानन (Jana) - लि (ali) - विज्ञानी (Vijñānī) - Knowledgeable, Intelligent, Scholar

🇮🇳Tamil

ப்ராஜ்ஞலி

Wisdom, Knowledge

🇮🇳Telugu

ప్రజ్ఞాలి

Wisdom, Knowledge

🇮🇳Marathi

Pranjali

हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Lotus in hand

🇧🇩Bengali

Pranjali

হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Lotus in hand

Pronunciation & Numerology

Pronunciation

pruh-NYAH-lee

/pɾəɦɲaːli/

Lucky number

5

Lucky day

Tuesday

Lucky colors

YellowPink

Life path

2

Lucky stone

Citrine

Cultural & Spiritual notes

The name 'Pranjali' is deeply rooted in the rich cultural heritage and traditions of Hinduism. It reflects the importance of the lotus flower, which has deep symbolism and representation in Hindu mythology. The use of Sanskrit words in baby names signifies the deep connection to one's heritage and the preservation of ancient traditions.

The name 'Pranjali' holds immense spiritual significance for it is associated with the goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, love, and prosperity. The name Pranjali is believed to bring blessings of wealth, abundance, and happiness in one's life. It is also said to represent the pure and beautiful soul of the child, which is as beautiful and meaningful as the lotus flower itself. By naming a child Pranjali, parents express their hope for a blessed, prosperous, and spiritually enriched life for their child.

Cultural name • Root: Sanskrit origin • None

Historical references

Pranjali is a Hindu name derived from the Sanskrit words 'prajna' (wisdom) and 'jal' (water). It is believed that the name symbolizes the giver or bestower of wisdom and knowledge.

Ancient India

Pranjali is also the name of a character in the Indian epic Mahabharata. She was the wife of Arjuna and is known for her deep devotion and sacrifice.

5th century BCE

Notable people with this name

Priyanka ChopraKajolRani Mukerji

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Variations & related names

PraanjaaliPranjaleePranjaly

Frequently Asked Questions

Lotus in hand