At a Glance
- 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
JUP-nahmIPA /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.
Lists That Include Japnam
Similar Names
Bhagat · Dhyan · Sewa · Satnam · Sach · Bani
