Anju

Anju is a female first name of Indian origin. Its direct translation is 'the honored one'.

What does the name Anju mean?

The name Anju has its roots in Indian and means translated 'the honored one'. This meaning derives from the Hindi word añjū (अंजू), which means 'to honor', 'to recognize', or 'to shine'. In Japan, however, the name refers to 'the peach tree', which is composed of the two elements an (杏) for 'peach' and ju (樹) for 'tree'.

Where does the name Anju come from?

Anju is a female first name that is rooted in both Hindi and Japanese and carries the meaning 'the honored one'. In Hindi, the name comes from añjū (अंजू), which means 'to honor, to recognize, to shine'. In Japanese, it consists of an (杏) for 'peach' and ju (樹) for 'tree'.

How do you pronounce Anju?

The pronunciation of Anju is soft and two-syllable. It is usually pronounced as 'An-ju' [ˈan.dʒuː] or [ˈan.juː], starting with an open 'a' sound. The short syllable structure gives the name a direct yet gentle sound effect. The open '-ju' at the end provides a rounded, flowing finish. Anju radiates friendliness, calmness, and harmony - a name that is compact and has a pleasant aura.

Popularity

In Germany, Anju is a rather rare first name. In 2021, it ranked 5,220th among the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2008, when it reached 933rd place. In the last ten years, Anju has been given as a first name around 30 times, which places it 4,795th in the corresponding ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 4,171st.

Nicknames & pet names

An / Anni / Juju / Jux

Famous people

• Anju Aravind (Indian actress)
• Anju Bobby George (athlete from India)
• Anju Chaudhuri (French artist)
• Anju Ghosh (Bengali actress)
• Anju Mahendru (actress from India)
• Anju Makhija (poet from the UK)
• Anju Mudkavi (Indian cricketer)
• Anju Panta (singer from Nepal)