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Anilah
Pronounced ə-NEE-lah /əˈni.lɑ/Medium
Meaning: From Sanskrit anila, 'the wind, air' (a feminine of Anil); also linked to the Arabic Anila/Aneela; routes layeredLow
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History & Origin
Anilah comes from Sanskrit anila, 'the wind, air' (a feminine of Anil, a Vedic god of the wind) — and is also linked to the Arabic/Urdu Anila/Aneela (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, soft, modern name across South Asia; the -h spelling personalizes it (said 'ə-NEE-lah'; nickname Ani).
In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, the-wind-and-air at the (likely) root, and lyrical.
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What does the name Anilah mean?
Anilah is Sanskrit for 'the wind, air' (a feminine of Anil); it is also an Arabic name. The routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Anilah?
It's said ə-NEE-lah /əˈni.lɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Anilah a boy or girl name?
Anilah is a girl's name.
How popular is Anilah?
Anilah is a rare name in the U.S.