Anshi

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Pronounced AHN-shee /ˈɑːn.ʃi/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit/Hindi, tied to ansh, 'a part; a portion; a fragment' — often read as 'a precious part (of oneself)' or 'God's gift.' A tender modern Indian name.Low

In 30 seconds: A tender Indian name: Anshi means 'a small part; a precious portion' (said 'AHN-shee'). Sweet and meaningful.

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Origin MediumSanskrit, Hindi

MeaningFrom the Sanskrit/Hindi, tied to ansh, 'a part; a portion; a fragment' — often read as 'a precious part (of oneself)' or 'God's gift.' A tender modern Indian name.

U.S. rank (2025)#11029 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2008

Total births (all-time)≈ 174

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Anshi is rooted in the Sanskrit/Hindi ansh, 'a part; a portion,' warmly read as 'a precious part' or 'God's gift.' It reads soft and heartfelt — popular in India, rare in the U.S. (said 'AHN-shee').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in South Asian families. Rare, tender, and meaning-rich.

Did you know? Anshi comes from the Sanskrit ansh ('a part; a portion') — often read as 'a precious part of oneself' or 'God's gift' — a tender, modern Indian name (said 'AHN-shee').

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References — Anshi — Sanskrit ansh 'a part'; Indian

Variations

AnsheeAanshiAnshika

Nicknames

AnshuShi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Anshi mean?

Anshi is Sanskrit/Hindi, tied to ansh ('a part; portion') — read as 'a precious part' or 'God's gift.'

How do you pronounce Anshi?

It's said AHN-shee /ˈɑːn.ʃi/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Anshi a boy or girl name?

Anshi is a girl's name.

How popular is Anshi?

Anshi is a rare name in the U.S.