Anjali is one of the most graceful and universally beloved Hindu baby girl names, meaning an offering made with folded hands, a prayer, and the act of presenting something precious to the divine with complete reverence. In Sanskrit, Anjali describes the gesture of cupping both hands together as an act of offering or greeting — the same gesture used in Namaste, the universal Indian greeting of respect. A girl named Anjali is herself an offering of love — a precious gift presented by the universe to her family. The name also carries the sense of a person who moves through life with grace, reverence, and the gentle art of giving — always offering something beautiful to those around her. Anjali has been one of the most consistently popular Hindu girl names across India for decades and was made even more widely known internationally through the beloved character Anjali in the film Kuch Kuch Hota Hai.