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Anagha

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Pronounced ah-nah-GAH /ɑ.nɑˈɡɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit anagha — an, 'without', plus agha, 'sin, fault' — 'sinless, pure, faultless'High

In 30 seconds: Without a single fault: Anagha is Sanskrit for 'sinless, pure' — an epithet of gods and sages in the epics. Serene, classical, and beloved in South Indian naming.

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Origin HighSanskrit

MeaningFrom Sanskrit anagha — an, 'without', plus agha, 'sin, fault' — 'sinless, pure, faultless'

U.S. rank (2025)#3835 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births38 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2012

Total births (all-time)≈ 728

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Anagha comes from Sanskrit — an, 'without', plus agha, 'sin, fault' — 'sinless, pure, faultless'. An epithet of deities and sages in classical texts, it is a graceful, established girls' name, especially in South India.

In the U.S. it appears in Indian families. Rare, faultless at the root, and classically serene.

Did you know? Anagha — 'the faultless' — appears in the Mahabharata and Puranas as an epithet of Vishnu and revered sages; some traditions also name the goddess Anagha as a consort of Dattatreya.

Overall data confidence 85%

Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary — anagha — root meaning

Variations

AnagaAnagh

Nicknames

Ana

Famous Bearers

★Anagha
Indian actress who appeared in Malayalam-language films and won acclaim for her debut performance
★Anagha Narayanan
Indian film director known for directing Tamil films including Mystic

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Anagha mean?

Anagha is Sanskrit for 'sinless, pure, faultless'.

How do you pronounce Anagha?

It's said ah-nah-GAH /ɑ.nɑˈɡɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the last.

Is Anagha a boy or girl name?

Anagha is mainly a girl's name in modern use.

How popular is Anagha?

Anagha is a rare name in the U.S. and well-established in India.