Japleen
Japleen is a Sikh girl name of Punjabi (Sikh) origin, meaning “Absorbed in meditation on God”.
| Meaning | Absorbed in meditation on God |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Punjabi (Sikh) |
| Written as | ਜਪਲੀਨ |
| Pronunciation | JUP-leen |
| Tradition | Sikh |
| Used in | India, Canada, United Kingdom |
Meaning and origin of Japleen
Japleen joins jap, 'repeating God's name in meditation', with leen, 'absorbed' or 'merged'. Jap is a key Sikh practice, and the first composition in the Guru Granth Sahib, Guru Nanak's Japji Sahib, takes its name from it. The name therefore describes someone lost in remembrance of God. Names ending in -leen are mostly given to girls. It is a relatively modern coinage, popular since the late twentieth century.
Is Japleen a Sikh name?
Japleen is a Sikh name tied to naam japna, meditating on God's name, one of the three central duties in Sikhi; Kaur would usually follow.
How popular is Japleen?
A modern name used by Sikh families, mainly for girls.
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Spellings and variants of Japleen
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Japleen mean?
Japleen means 'Absorbed in meditation on God'. It is of Punjabi (Sikh) origin.
Is Japleen a Sikh name?
Japleen is a Sikh name tied to naam japna, meditating on God's name, one of the three central duties in Sikhi; Kaur would usually follow.
How do you pronounce Japleen?
Japleen is pronounced JUP-leen.
Is Japleen a boy or girl name?
Japleen is usually a girl name.