Japnam: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Japnam – Meaning: 'chanting/reciting the divine Name,' from 'jap' (recitation, chanting) plus 'naam' (name) – Origin: Punjabi (Sanskrit-derived) – Gender: Unisex – Pronunciation: JUP-nahm


Japnam is a Punjabi (Sanskrit-derived) unisex name meaning “'chanting/reciting the divine Name,' from 'jap' (recitation, chanting) plus 'naam' (name)”. It appears in our list of Sikh Baby Names Rooted in Punjabi Heritage.

Meaning & Origin of Japnam

Meaning: 'chanting/reciting the divine Name,' from 'jap' (recitation, chanting) plus 'naam' (name).

Origin: Punjabi (Sanskrit-derived).

How to Pronounce Japnam

Phonetic: JUP-nahm   IPA: /ˈdʒʌpnɑːm/

Popularity of Japnam

Japnam doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.

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