The word "paranjape" is spelled with eleven letters and is pronounced as /pɑːrəndʒep/. The first syllable includes the sound of "a" as in "father", followed by "r" and "ə" as in "about". The second syllable includes the blend of "n" and "j" sounds, followed by the sound of "e" as in "bed". The last syllable includes the sound of "p" and a prolonged "e" similar to the "ay" sound in "play". This name originates in India and is commonly found in the state of Maharashtra.
The word "Paranjape" is a surname of Indian origin, specifically from the state of Maharashtra. It is a combination of two Marathi words: "paranj" means "ancestors" or "forefathers", and "ape" means "descendant" or "offspring". Therefore, "Paranjape" can be translated as "descendant of the ancestors" or "offspring of the forefathers". It is a common surname among people belonging to the Brahmin community in Maharashtra.