Anurag
Meaning of Anurag
Anurag is a traditional Indian name that is commonly given to boys. It has its origins in the Hindi language and is pronounced as uh-NOO-rahg (/əˈnuːrɑːɡ/). The name Anurag means "love" or "affection" in Hindi, and it carries a sense of warmth and deep emotions. It is also associated with qualities like compassion, tenderness, and caring nature. Despite being of Indian origin, Anurag has gained some popularity in the United States as well, with sporadic occurrences over the years. In recent times, it has been ranked between 4000-8000 among newborn boys' names in the U.S., indicating a growing interest in this unique and meaningful name.
Pronunciation
Hindi
- Pronunced as uh-NOO-rahg (/əˈnuːrɑːɡ/)
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Notable People Named Anurag
| Anurag Kashyap is a renowned Indian filmmaker and actor, recognized for his impactful contributions to Hindi cinema and honored with multiple prestigious awards. |
| Anurag Sharma is an Indian physicist and professor known for his pioneering research in optoelectronics and optical communications, and has received prestigious awards for his contributions to Engineering Sciences. |
| Anurag Basu is an Indian director, screenwriter, actor, and producer known for his films that explore themes of passion, envy, and adultery. |
| Anurag Agrawal is an Indian pulmonologist and medical researcher known for his studies on lung diseases and has received several prestigious awards for his contributions to medical sciences. |
| Anurag Agrawal is a highly accomplished American professor of ecology, evolutionary biology, and entomology, known for his extensive research and popular science book, Monarchs and Milkweeds. |
| Anurag Srivastava is an Indian civil servant and former spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs, India. |
