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Anjali vs Anoushka, how do we decide?!

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Monsoon31 · 28/01/2021 07:24

We were all set on the name Anoushka but now the name Anjali has really started growing on us and the meaning of Anjali is delightful, whereas I don’t think Anoushka has a meaning in Sanskrit.. Please help clear our confusion!

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Monsoon31 · 28/01/2021 07:38

@HavelockVetinari Yes we are, Anoushka is very popular with Indians but it’s probably because it sounds Indian more than it having an Indian meaning!

@HappyTimeTunnelDinosaur It’s pronounced Uhn-ja-lee, very similar to the Angeli- part of the name Angelina but with a Uhn (like Sun) - instead of An (like man).

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HappyTimeTunnelDinosaur · 28/01/2021 07:30

Anoushka is lovely, I wouldn't get hung up on the meaning if the name is good. How do you pronounce Anjali? It looks pretty, but sounds a little close to anally when I try to say it, but I'm probably saying it completely wrong.

HavelockVetinari · 28/01/2021 07:28

They're both beautiful names!

Are you of Indian heritage? Anjali might be an odd name choice if not.

Anoushka is a Russian diminutive of Anna, so I don't think it'll have a Sanskrit meaning if that's important to you.

Either way, both lovely choices!