Geetanjali
Geetanjali is a Hindu girl name of Sanskrit, via Bengali origin, meaning “Offering of songs”.
| Meaning | Offering of songs |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Sanskrit, via Bengali |
| Written as | गीतांजलि |
| Pronunciation | gee-TAAN-juh-lee |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Bangladesh, Nepal |
Meaning and origin of Geetanjali
Geetanjali joins Sanskrit gita, 'song', and anjali, the gesture of offering with cupped hands, so it means 'an offering of songs'. It is famous as the title of Rabindranath Tagore's collection of devotional poems, Gitanjali, whose English version helped him win the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913. Its literary fame made it a popular girls' name across India.
Is Geetanjali a Hindu name?
Geetanjali is used mainly by Hindu families. Its sense of offering songs to the divine echoes Hindu devotional practice, and Tagore's poems are addressed to God.
How popular is Geetanjali?
A recognised girls' name across India, often shortened to Geetu or Anju.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Geetanjali mean?
Geetanjali means 'Offering of songs'. It is of Sanskrit, via Bengali origin.
Is Geetanjali a Hindu name?
Geetanjali is used mainly by Hindu families. Its sense of offering songs to the divine echoes Hindu devotional practice, and Tagore's poems are addressed to God.
How do you pronounce Geetanjali?
Geetanjali is pronounced gee-TAAN-juh-lee.
Is Geetanjali a boy or girl name?
Geetanjali is usually a girl name.