Indian name meaning
Aniket
♂ BoyA·ni·ket · 3 syllables
Homeless; a name of Lord Shiva
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Compassionate, idealistic and generous — moved by big causes and helping others.
| A | n | i | k | e | t |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 4 |
1 + 5 + 1 + 2 + 5 + 4 = 18, then 1 + 8 = 9. So Aniket carries the name number 9.
About the name Aniket
Aniket is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “Homeless; a name of Lord Shiva.”
Spoken aloud it is A·ni·ket — 3 syllables. Aniket turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aniket mean?
Aniket means “Homeless; a name of Lord Shiva.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Aniket a boy or a girl name?
Aniket is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Aniket?
Aniket is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Aniket?
Aniket has 3 syllables and is said as A·ni·ket.
What is the numerology number of the name Aniket?
In the Chaldean system, Aniket has the name number 9, “The Humanitarian.”
Is Aniket a common name in India?
Aniket appears 4 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Aniket?
For a sister to Aniket, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Aabha, Aadhya, Aakriti or Ira all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Aniket?
Sanket, Nachiket, Saket or Gurpreet share Aniket's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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