Indian name meaning

Anarkali

♀ Girl

A·nar·ka·li · 4 syllables

A pomegranate blossom

Origin
Persian
Most used by
Muslim families
Commonly used in
Muslim families across India
How common is this name?Rare

From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).

7
Name number 7 · The Seeker

Thoughtful, analytical and spiritual — drawn to depth, wisdom and quiet study.

Chaldean letter values for Anarkali
Anarkali
15122131

1 + 5 + 1 + 2 + 2 + 1 + 3 + 1 = 16, then 1 + 6 = 7. So Anarkali carries the name number 7.

About the name Anarkali

Anarkali is a girl's name of Persian origin, most commonly given in Muslim families and popular in Muslim families across India. It carries the meaning “A pomegranate blossom.”

Spoken aloud it is A·nar·ka·li — 4 syllables. Anarkali is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Anarkali mean?

Anarkali means “A pomegranate blossom.” It is a girl's name of Persian origin.

Is Anarkali a boy or a girl name?

Anarkali is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.

What is the origin and religion of the name Anarkali?

Anarkali is of Persian origin and is most commonly used in Muslim families in India.

How do you pronounce Anarkali?

Anarkali has 4 syllables and is said as A·nar·ka·li.

What is the numerology number of the name Anarkali?

In the Chaldean system, Anarkali has the name number 7, “The Seeker.”

Is Anarkali a common name in India?

Anarkali appears 1 time in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “rare.”

What names go well with Anarkali?

For a brother to Anarkali, families often stay within the same Persian naming tradition — Afroz, Afsar, Aftab or Sikandar all pair naturally with it.

Which names sound similar to Anarkali?

Anjali, Gitanjali, Nirali or Amrapali share Anarkali's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.

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