Indian name meaning
Himanshu
♂ BoyHi·man·shu · 3 syllables
The moon; having cool rays
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Creative, sociable and optimistic — gifted with words, art and lifting the mood.
| H | i | m | a | n | s | h | u |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 6 |
5 + 1 + 4 + 1 + 5 + 3 + 5 + 6 = 30, then 3 + 0 = 3. So Himanshu carries the name number 3.
About the name Himanshu
Himanshu is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “The moon; having cool rays.”
Spoken aloud it is Hi·man·shu — 3 syllables. Himanshu appears regularly in Indian public population records: recognisable, without being one of the most-used names.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Himanshu mean?
Himanshu means “The moon; having cool rays.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Himanshu a boy or a girl name?
Himanshu is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Himanshu?
Himanshu is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Himanshu?
Himanshu has 3 syllables and is said as Hi·man·shu.
What is the numerology number of the name Himanshu?
In the Chaldean system, Himanshu has the name number 3, “The Expresser.”
Is Himanshu a common name in India?
Himanshu appears 29 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “common.”
What names go well with Himanshu?
For a sister to Himanshu, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Hansa, Harini, Hasini or Avni all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Himanshu?
Sudhanshu, Deepanshu, Priyanshu or Pihu share Himanshu's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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