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Anhad

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Pronounced UN-hud /ˈʌn.hʌd/Medium

Meaning: From Punjabi/Sanskrit anhad, 'the unstruck (eternal) sound; limitless; infinite' — anhad naad is the unstruck cosmic melody in Sikh and yogic thought; a sacred concept; used for both sexes; here for girls; we note the sacred conceptLow

In 30 seconds: The unstruck eternal sound; the infinite: Anhad is Punjabi/Sanskrit. Lyrical, devout, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls; said 'UN-hud').
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Origin LowPunjabi, Sanskrit
MeaningFrom Punjabi/Sanskrit anhad, 'the unstruck (eternal) sound; limitless; infinite' — anhad naad is the unstruck cosmic melody in Sikh and yogic thought; a sacred concept; used for both sexes; here for girls; we note the sacred concept
U.S. rank (2025)#8919 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 43

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420222025

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

Anhad comes from Punjabi/Sanskrit anhad, 'the unstruck (eternal) sound; limitless; infinite' — the anhad naad is the unstruck cosmic melody in Sikh and yogic thought (a sacred concept, which we note). Used for both sexes, here for girls (slug distinguished; said 'UN-hud').

In the U.S. it appears in Sikh and Punjabi families. Rare, the-unstruck-eternal-sound at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Anhad means 'the unstruck (eternal) sound; limitless; infinite' in Punjabi/Sanskrit — the anhad naad is the unstruck cosmic melody in Sikh and yogic thought — a lyrical, devout name, used for both sexes (here for girls; we note the sacred concept; said 'UN-hud').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Anhad — sacred concept; unisex

Variations

AnahadAnhaad

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Anhad mean?

Anhad is Punjabi/Sanskrit for 'the unstruck (eternal) sound; infinite' — a sacred concept in Sikh thought, which we note.

How do you pronounce Anhad?

It's said UN-hud /ˈʌn.hʌd/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Anhad a boy or girl name?

Anhad is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Anhad?

Anhad is a rare name in the U.S.

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