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Anahat
Pronounced ə-NAH-hut /əˈnɑ.hʌt/Medium
Meaning: From Sanskrit anahata, 'unstruck, unbeaten; the unstruck divine sound; the heart chakra'Medium
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History & Origin
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.
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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.