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Anshul

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Pronounced AHN-shool /ΛˆΙ‘Λn.ΚƒΚŠl/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit anshul, 'radiant; a ray of the sun; a sunbeam.' A warm, luminous name in Indian tradition.Low

In 30 seconds: A luminous name: Anshul means 'radiant; a sunbeam' (said 'AHN-shool'). Warm and bright.
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Origin MediumSanskrit
MeaningFrom the Sanskrit anshul, 'radiant; a ray of the sun; a sunbeam.' A warm, luminous name in Indian tradition.
U.S. rank (2020)#10680 β†— Rising
2020 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2005
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 375

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 200519892020

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

Anshul comes from the Sanskrit anshul, 'radiant; a sunbeam.' It reads luminous and warm, familiar in India - rare in the U.S. (said 'AHN-shool').

It is extremely rare in the U.S.

Did you know? Anshul is Sanskrit for 'radiant; a ray of the sun; a sunbeam' - a warm, bright name long used in India (said 'AHN-shool').
Overall data confidence 48%
References - Anshul β€” Sanskrit anshul 'radiant; sunbeam'

Variations

AnshoolAnsulAunshul

Nicknames

AnshuAnu

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Anshul mean?

Anshul is Sanskrit for 'radiant; a ray of the sun; a sunbeam.'

How do you pronounce Anshul?

It's said AHN-shool /ΛˆΙ‘Λn.ΚƒΚŠl/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Anshul a boy or girl name?

Anshul is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Anshul?

Anshul is extremely rare in the U.S.

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