Nepali boy name
Anuj name meaning
अनुज
Say it: a-NUJ/ʌnudz/
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #126
Meaning of Anuj
Younger brother; one born after.
नेपालीमा: अनुज भन्नाले भाइ, अर्थात् पछि जन्मेको व्यक्ति बुझिन्छ।
About the name Anuj
Anuj means younger brother or one born after, giving it a close, family-centred feeling. The meaning may appeal to parents who want a name that speaks simply about a sibling bond. This Sanskrit choice uses just four letters, pronounced a-NUJ, with a light start and a firm final sound. It is common among boy names in our sample. To hear nearby options, compare Anup and Anoj, or consider Ramanuj if you prefer a longer name with a rhyming finish.
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Anuj at a glance
| Name | Anuj |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | अनुज also आनुज, अणुज |
| Gender | Used mostly for boys in our data |
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit |
| Commonly used in | Hindu tradition |
| Starts with | A · अ |
| Length | 4 letters · 2 syllables · 3 akshar |
| Popularity | #126 among boy names (55 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 Anuj
Nepali names are romanized in many ways. These are the same name spelled differently:
Names that sound like Anuj
Anuj in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐀𑐣𑐸𑐖 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒁𑒢𑒳𑒖 |
| Bengali | অনুজ |
| Gujarati | અનુજ |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀅𑀦𑀼𑀚 |
| IAST romanization | anuj |
FAQ about the name Anuj
What is the meaning of Anuj?
Anuj means: Younger brother; one born after. (नेपालीमा: अनुज, भाइ)
Is Anuj a boy or girl name?
Used mostly for boys in our data.
How do you write Anuj in Nepali?
Anuj is written अनुज in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written आनुज or अणुज.
How do you pronounce Anuj?
Anuj is pronounced a-NUJ (IPA: /ʌnudz/).
What is the origin of the name Anuj?
Anuj is of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Anuj?
Anuj ranks #126 among boy names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.
What are other spellings of Anuj?
Other spellings of Anuj: Anuja.