Indian name meaning
Anish
♂ BoyA·nish · 2 syllables
Supreme; a name of Lord Vishnu
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Caring, responsible and warm — a natural carer drawn to family and harmony.
| A | n | i | s | h |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
1 + 5 + 1 + 3 + 5 = 15, then 1 + 5 = 6. So Anish carries the name number 6.
About the name Anish
Anish is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “Supreme; a name of Lord Vishnu.”
Spoken aloud it is A·nish — 2 syllables. Anish turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Anish mean?
Anish means “Supreme; a name of Lord Vishnu.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Anish a boy or a girl name?
Anish is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Anish?
Anish is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Anish?
Anish has 2 syllables and is said as A·nish.
What is the numerology number of the name Anish?
In the Chaldean system, Anish has the name number 6, “The Nurturer.”
Is Anish a common name in India?
Anish appears 10 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Anish?
For a sister to Anish, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Aabha, Aadhya, Aakriti or Vamika all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Anish?
Tanish, Ashish, Manish or Debasish share Anish's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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