Indian name meaning
Anurag
♂ BoyA·nu·rag · 3 syllables
Love; devotion; attachment
- 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 | u | r | a | g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
1 + 5 + 6 + 2 + 1 + 3 = 18, then 1 + 8 = 9. So Anurag carries the name number 9.
About the name Anurag
Anurag is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “Love; devotion; attachment.”
Spoken aloud it is A·nu·rag — 3 syllables. Anurag turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Anurag mean?
Anurag means “Love; devotion; attachment.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Anurag a boy or a girl name?
Anurag is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Anurag?
Anurag is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Anurag?
Anurag has 3 syllables and is said as A·nu·rag.
What is the numerology number of the name Anurag?
In the Chaldean system, Anurag has the name number 9, “The Humanitarian.”
Is Anurag a common name in India?
Anurag appears 12 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Anurag?
For a sister to Anurag, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Aabha, Aadhya, Aakriti or Jagdeep all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Anurag?
Chirag share Anurag's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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