Anant

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Pronounced AH-nunt /ˈɑ.nənt/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit Anant(a), 'infinite; endless; eternal' (a-, 'without', + anta, 'end'); an epithet of Vishnu and the cosmic serpent; overwhelmingly male; here listed as a girl's name; we note the lean and deity linkLow

In 30 seconds: Infinite; endless; eternal: Anant is a Sanskrit name (overwhelmingly a boy's). Warm and classic (said 'AH-nunt'). We note the lean and deity link.

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Origin LowHindu, Sanskrit

MeaningFrom the Sanskrit Anant(a), 'infinite; endless; eternal' (a-, 'without', + anta, 'end'); an epithet of Vishnu and the cosmic serpent; overwhelmingly male; here listed as a girl's name; we note the lean and deity link

U.S. rank (2024)#10304 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 22

History & Origin

Anant comes from the Sanskrit Anant(a), 'infinite; endless; eternal' (a-, 'without', + anta, 'end'); an epithet of Vishnu, overwhelmingly male (here listed as a girl's; we note the lean and deity link). A classic name (said 'AH-nunt').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, and here as a girl's name (it is overwhelmingly a boy's name). Rare, infinite at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Anant is 'infinite; endless; eternal' in Sanskrit (a-, 'without', + anta, 'end') — an epithet of Vishnu and the cosmic serpent, overwhelmingly male — here listed as a girl's name (we note the lean and deity link; said 'AH-nunt').

Overall data confidence 44%

References — Anant — Sanskrit; epithet of Vishnu; overwhelmingly male; here F

Variations

AnantaAnanti

Nicknames

Anu

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Anant mean?

Anant is Sanskrit for 'infinite; endless; eternal' (a-, 'without', + anta, 'end'); an epithet of Vishnu, overwhelmingly male. We note the deity link.

How do you pronounce Anant?

It's said AH-nunt /ˈɑ.nənt/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Anant a boy or girl name?

Anant is listed here as a girl's name, though it is overwhelmingly a boy's name.

How popular is Anant?

Anant is a rare name in the U.S. as a girl's name.