Anju as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Anju

What is the meaning of the name Anju ?

The baby name Anju is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced {'Hindi/Sanskrit': 'ahn-joo (approx. /ənˈdʒuː/)', 'Japanese': 'ahn-joo (approx. /andʑɯ/)', 'English_common': 'AN-joo (approx. /ˈændʒuː/ or /ˈɑːndʒuː/)'}.

Anju is Hindi, Japanese, Sanskrit in Origin.

Anju is a feminine given name rooted in the Indo-Aryan sphere, most often South Asian. In Hindi and other languages, it arises from the Sanskrit verbal root aṅj, “to anoint, adorn, honor,” so it conveys senses of being adorned, blessed, or worthy of homage. It is widely used on its own and as a pet form of related names such as Anjana (mythic mother of Hanuman), Anjali (“offering, salutation”), and Anjula. In India and Nepal it gained broad popularity in the later 20th century and remains common across the diaspora.

In Japan, Anju is an independent feminine name written with various kanji, notably 杏樹 (“apricot tree”) and 安寿 (“peace, longevity”), the latter tied to the medieval tale of Anju and Zushio. Variants and spellings include Aanju and Anjoo; short forms include Anj. While largely feminine, it can be used unisex. Coincidentally, anju means “five” in Malayalam.