Anant
Meaning of Anant
The name Anant is of Indian origin and is pronounced as uh-NAHNT (/əˈnɑnt/). It carries a profound meaning, translating to "infinite" or "endless," which reflects a sense of boundlessness and eternal nature. Anant is often associated with spirituality and divinity in Indian culture, frequently linked to Lord Vishnu, one of the principal deities in Hinduism. The name has a notable variant, Anand, which means "bliss" or "happiness."
In the United States, Anant has seen modest usage over the years. Its popularity peaked in 1997 with 15 occurrences, ranking it at 4246 for that year. More recently, from 2020 to 2023, the name has consistently appeared among newborns but remains relatively rare with around 18 occurrences each year. Despite its rarity, Anant's rich cultural heritage and deep meaning make it an appealing choice for parents seeking a unique and spiritually significant name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
Indian
- Pronunced as uh-NAHNT (/əˈnɑnt/)
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Notable People Named Anant
| Major General Anant Singh Pathania MVC, MC was a highly decorated Indian Army general known for his significant contributions during the Second World War and the Sino-Indian War of 1962. |
| Anant Bajaj was an Indian business magnate known for his role as the managing director of Bajaj Electricals Ltd and his involvement in various other companies and organizations. |
| Anant Agarwal is an Indian computer architecture researcher, professor at MIT, and the founder of Tilera and CEO of edX. |
| Anant Prasad Sharma was a prominent Indian politician and trade union leader who served as a Minister of State for Industry, Union Minister, and Governor of Punjab and West Bengal. |
| Anant Gupta is the Founder Chairman & CEO of TECHCELX and former President & CEO of HCL Technologies. |
| Ananth Narayan Mahadevan, also known as Anant Mahadevan, is a prominent Indian screenwriter, actor, and film director in Hindi, Marathi, and Tamil cinema, as well as television shows. |
| Anant Dhondu Solkar is a former Indian first-class cricketer and the younger brother of former India Test cricketer Eknath Solkar. |
| Anant Kumar Agarwal, from Cree Inc., Chapel Hill, NC, was honored as a Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) in 2012 for his significant contributions to silicon carbide power device technology. |
