Nepali boy name
Anup name meaning
अनुप
Say it: a-NUP/ʌnup/
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #51
Meaning of Anup
Incomparable, unequalled; matchless.
नेपालीमा: अनुप नामको अर्थ अतुलनीय वा जसको बराबरी कोही छैन भन्ने हो।
About the name Anup
Anup offers an affectionate thought for a child: incomparable, unequalled or matchless. The Sanskrit meaning can feel especially personal to parents who want to express how precious their child is to them. Its four letters make a compact written name, pronounced a-NUP with the stress on the second part. It is common, ranking #51 among boy names in our sample. The spelling Anoop is worth comparing, along with the similar sounds of Anuj and Anil.
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Anup at a glance
| Name | Anup |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | अनुप also अनुप्, अनूप |
| 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 | #51 among boy names (130 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 Anup
Nepali names are romanized in many ways. These are the same name spelled differently:
Famous people named Anup
- Anup Baral · b. 1968
Nepalese actor and model
Names that sound like Anup
- Anuj♂अनुजYounger brother
- Anur♂अनुर
- Anil♂अनिलWind, air
- Arun♂अरुणReddish dawn
- Atul♂अतुलIncomparable, matchless
- Anupam♂अनुपमIncomparable, unparalleled
- Anoj♂अनोज
- Ankur♂अङ्कुरSprout, shoot
- Amul♂अमुलPriceless, invaluable
- Anuja♂♀अनुजYounger brother
- Ang♂♀आङBody, limb (Sanskrit Anga)
- Anit♂अनितProbably variant of Anitya or Amit
Anup in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐀𑐣𑐸𑐥 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒁𑒢𑒳𑒣 |
| Bengali | অনুপ |
| Gujarati | અનુપ |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀅𑀦𑀼𑀧 |
| IAST romanization | anup |
FAQ about the name Anup
What is the meaning of Anup?
Anup means: Incomparable, unequalled; matchless. (नेपालीमा: अनुपम)
Is Anup a boy or girl name?
Used mostly for boys in our data.
How do you write Anup in Nepali?
Anup is written अनुप in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written अनुप् or अनूप.
How do you pronounce Anup?
Anup is pronounced a-NUP (IPA: /ʌnup/).
What is the origin of the name Anup?
Anup is of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Anup?
Anup ranks #51 among boy names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.
Famous people named Anup?
Notable people named Anup include Anup Baral (Nepalese actor and model).
What are other spellings of Anup?
Other spellings of Anup: Anoop.