Anahat comes from Sanskrit anahata, 'unstruck, unbeaten; the unstruck divine sound' (the celestial sound that sounds without being struck) — the name of the anahata, the heart chakra, a center of love, balance, and compassion. A serene, meaningful name across South Asia, especially in Sikh families (said 'ə-NAH-hut').

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, the-unstruck-sound at the root, and serene.

Did you know? Anahat (anahata) means 'unstruck, unbeaten; the unstruck divine sound' in Sanskrit — the name of the heart chakra, a center of love and compassion; a serene, meaningful name (popular in Sikh families).

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Sanskrit references — anahata — etymology

Variations

AnahataAnhad

Nicknames

Ana

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What does the name Anahat mean?

Anahat is Sanskrit for 'the unstruck divine sound; the heart chakra'.

How do you pronounce Anahat?

It's said ə-NAH-hut /əˈnɑ.hʌt/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Anahat a boy or girl name?

Anahat is a girl's name (used for both).

How popular is Anahat?

Anahat is a rare name in the U.S.