Nepali girl name
Anu name meaning
अनु
Say it: A-nu/ʌnu/
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #16
Meaning of Anu
Atom, a minute particle; also short form of many names.
नेपालीमा: अनु भन्नाले अणु वा अत्यन्त सानो कण बुझिन्छ। यो धेरै नामहरूको छोटो रूप पनि हो।
About the name Anu
Only three letters long, Anu has a small, gentle shape that echoes its meaning of atom or minute particle. It is also a short form of many names, so it may appeal to parents who enjoy that familiar, affectionate feel. The Sanskrit name is pronounced A-nu, with the stress at the beginning and a soft ending. Anu is very common, ranking #16 among girl names in our sample. Compare Annu for another spelling, Anju for a similar sound, or Sanu for a rhyme.
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Anu at a glance
| Name | Anu |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | अनु also अणु, अनू |
| Gender | Used mostly for girls in our data |
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit |
| Commonly used in | Hindu tradition |
| Starts with | A · अ |
| Length | 3 letters · 2 syllables · 2 akshar |
| Popularity | #16 among girl names (39 people in our sample) |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s community, religion or caste.
Other spellings of Anu
Nepali names are romanized in many ways. These are the same name spelled differently:
Famous people named Anu
- Anu Lama · b. 1987
Nepalese footballer
- Anu Shah
Nepali movie actress
- Anu Maya Rai · b. 1992
badminton player
Names that sound like Anu
- Anju♀अन्जुOne who lives in the heart
- Ang♂♀आङBody, limb (Sanskrit Anga)
- Ansu♀आँसुTear (Nepali: aansu)
- Anku♀अंकु
- Anupa♀अनुपाIncomparable, matchless
- Anshu♂♀अंशुRay of light
- Anuja♂♀अनुजYounger brother
- Ashu♂♀अशुQuick, swift
- Aney♀अने
- Anura♀अनुराKnowledgeable
- Arju♀आरजुWish, desire or longing
- Anie♀अनीDiminutive of Anna/Anne
Anu in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐀𑐣𑐸 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒁𑒢𑒳 |
| Bengali | অনু |
| Gujarati | અનુ |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀅𑀦𑀼 |
| IAST romanization | anu |
FAQ about the name Anu
What is the meaning of Anu?
Anu means: Atom, a minute particle; also short form of many names. (नेपालीमा: अणु)
Is Anu a boy or girl name?
Used mostly for girls in our data.
How do you write Anu in Nepali?
Anu is written अनु in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written अणु or अनू.
How do you pronounce Anu?
Anu is pronounced A-nu (IPA: /ʌnu/).
What is the origin of the name Anu?
Anu is of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Anu?
Anu ranks #16 among girl names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.
Famous people named Anu?
Notable people named Anu include Anu Lama (Nepalese footballer); Anu Shah (Nepali movie actress); Anu Maya Rai (badminton player).
What are other spellings of Anu?
Other spellings of Anu: Annu.