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Anusha
Pronounced uh-NOO-shah /əˈnuː.ʃə/Medium
Meaning: From the Sanskrit, read as 'beautiful morning; the first ray of light' and also linked to Anusham, a lunar mansion (star). A luminous, well-loved Indian name.Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Anusha comes from the Sanskrit for 'beautiful morning; first light,' and ties to a lunar mansion in Indian astrology. It reads warm and radiant — cherished across India, rare in the U.S. (said 'uh-NOO-shah').
In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in South Asian families. Rare, luminous, and warm.
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What does the name Anusha mean?
Anusha is Sanskrit for 'beautiful morning; the first ray of light,' also linked to a lunar star.
How do you pronounce Anusha?
It's said uh-NOO-shah /əˈnuː.ʃə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Anusha a boy or girl name?
Anusha is a girl's name.
How popular is Anusha?
Anusha is a rare name in the U.S.