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Anshuman

♂ Boy

Pronounced AHN-shoo-mahn /ˈɑːn.ʃu.mɑːn/Medium

Meaning: Anshuman is a Sanskrit name meaning 'sun; possessing rays; radiant,' from anshu ('ray of light'). It is also the name of a virtuous king in Hindu Puranic tradition. A luminous, storied name; we note the Puranic tie respectfully.Medium

In 30 seconds: A radiant name: Anshuman is Sanskrit for 'sun; possessing rays' (said 'AHN-shoo-mahn').
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Origin MediumSanskrit
MeaningAnshuman is a Sanskrit name meaning 'sun; possessing rays; radiant,' from anshu ('ray of light'). It is also the name of a virtuous king in Hindu Puranic tradition. A luminous, storied name; we note the Puranic tie respectfully.
U.S. rank (2024)#12434 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 54

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200720002024

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

Anshuman is a Sanskrit name meaning 'sun; possessing rays; radiant,' built on anshu ('ray of light'). It is borne by a righteous king in Hindu Puranic tradition. A luminous, heritage-rich pick, treated respectfully (said 'AHN-shoo-mahn').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, and Indian in heritage.

Did you know? Anshuman means 'sun; radiant' in Sanskrit — from anshu, 'ray of light'; it is also a virtuous king of the Puranas, which we note respectfully (said 'AHN-shoo-mahn').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Anshuman — Sanskrit 'sun; radiant'; Puranic king

Variations

AnshuAnshumaan

Nicknames

AnshuMan

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Anshuman mean?

Anshuman is a Sanskrit name meaning 'sun; radiant; possessing rays'; it is also a Puranic king, which we note.

How do you pronounce Anshuman?

It's said AHN-shoo-mahn /ˈɑːn.ʃu.mɑːn/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Anshuman a boy or girl name?

Anshuman is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Anshuman?

Anshuman is a rare name for boys in the U.S., though used in India.

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