Anish

Meaning of Anish

The name Anish is a male given name of Indian origin, commonly found in Bengali and Hindi-speaking communities. It is pronounced as AH-neesh (/ɑˈniʃ/) or AH-nish (/ɑˈnɪʃ/), depending on regional dialects. The name Anish carries the meaning of "supreme" or "paramount," often associated with qualities of leadership and superiority. A variation of this name is Anisha, which can be used for females. In the United States, the popularity of the name Anish has fluctuated over the years, reaching its peak in 2010 when it ranked 1052nd with 183 occurrences. Though not extremely common, it maintains a steady presence among newborns, reflecting its cultural significance and timeless appeal.

Pronunciation

Indian (Bengali)

  • Pronunced as AH-neesh (/ɑˈniʃ/)

Indian (Hindi)

  • Pronunced as AH-nish (/ɑˈnɪʃ/)

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Notable People Named Anish

Sir Anish Mikhail Kapoor is a British-Indian sculptor known for his installation and conceptual art, born in Mumbai and trained in the UK.
Anish Kumar Giri is a Dutch chess grandmaster known for achieving the grandmaster title at a young age and winning numerous prestigious chess tournaments.
Anish Bhanwala is an Indian pistol shooter from Karnal, Haryana, known for competing in various pistol events and representing India at international competitions.
Anish John is a renowned film sound designer and mixer, known for his award-winning work in Indian cinema and the acclaimed Netflix series 'Sacred Games'.
Anish Tejeshwar is an Indian actor known for his work in Kannada films, making his debut in the 2010 movie Nam Areal Ond Dina.
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