gunjan

Gunjan is a feminine given name of Indian origin. It is derived from the Sanskrit and Hindi word gunjan, which refers to a sound such as humming, buzzing, or echo. The name carries connotations of melody and resonance and is commonly chosen for girls in India, Nepal, and among South Asian communities abroad.

In usage, Gunjan is most frequently found in Hindi-speaking regions and is used across several Indian languages. It is widely recognized in Indian literature, media, and contemporary life as a personal name that evokes natural or auditory imagery.

Notable individuals with the name include Gunjan Saxena, an Indian Air Force pilot who gained prominence for her service during the period around the Kargil War and later became the subject of the 2020 film Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl.

The name Gunjan is typically given with the expectation of a positive resonance, aligning with traditional Indian naming practices that emphasize meaningful words drawn from nature or perception. It remains in regular use in multilingual India and among the Indian diaspora.