We really like Angelie/ Anjali, can you help?

[Babynameconfusions]

So we love the name Anjali for a baby girl - we are Indian. I thought I should ask if the spelling Angelie could be an option? It makes the name a bit more international, I know Angelie is a real western name but I wonder if it comes across as silly or unsophisticated? Should we just stick to the traditional, Sanskrit Anjali?

@Babynameconfusions

Thanks for the super positive feedback, very happy to go ahead with Anjali! Just wondering, we are a non-religious family but love this name to honour our roots & culture. Anjali means, offering or tribute to the divine/gods, or salutation/ greeting - would this put you off?

Nope, no different to calling your child Jonathan (gift of god), or Elizabeth (God’s oath), to non-Indian ears. Obviously you will have a better idea than me about how it sounds to other world of Indian heritage. But the Anjalis I’ve known have not been particularly religious.

Other people of Indian heritage, god autocorrect what is up today?

I am Indian. I always think it is not my responsibility to make my children's names easy and international. If people can pronounce Aljaz Skorjanec they can pronounce Anjali.

It really is a beautiful name. It really sounds beautiful.

That’s really reassuring! Thank you everyone! :)