Niranjan

Niranjan is a masculine given name of Indian origin. It derives from Sanskrit, typically interpreted as “unblemished” or “pure,” formed from elements meaning without and blemish or mark. In Hindu tradition the term appears as an epithet denoting purity and has been adopted as a personal name across several Indian languages.

The name is used across India and Nepal and is common among speakers of Hindi, Marathi, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali, and other languages. It is also found among the Indian diaspora worldwide, including North America and Europe, where it is carried by people in many religious and cultural communities.

Notable individuals with the name include Niranjan Hiranandani, an Indian real estate developer and entrepreneur who co-founded the Hiranandani Group, known for large residential and commercial projects in Mumbai and other cities. The name is also used in literature and media as a given name for male characters in Indian writing.

Among variations, Niranjan is often adapted with regional spellings and endings, such as Niranjana in feminine forms or longer variants in some states. The name remains common in contemporary India and among expatriate communities as a neutral, traditional personal name.