Gender: Unisex
Origin: Sanskrit
Meaning: An Atom, Angel, Messenger of God, Love, Sky, An atom
Pronunciation: AH-noo, /ˈɑnuː/, AE N UW
Popularity Rank: #2,897
Originating from Sanskrit, the name Anu means 'atom' or 'small' in reference to something minute or tiny. It also signifies the concept of individuality and uniqueness.
The name Anu is of Sanskrit origin and means An Atom, Angel, Messenger of God, Love, Sky, An atom. It is often used as a Unisex name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Anu is commonly found in Finland, India, Saudi Arabia, and 81 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: AH-noo
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈɑnuː/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: AE N UW
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
UW: Pronounce as in "blue" (B L UW)
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At NamesLook, the name Anu is recorded 22,139 times globally, ranking it as the 2,897th most common name worldwide.
Anu is most prevalent in Finland, with 4,068 occurrences, making it the 68th most popular name in the country.
In Finland, the name Anu is found among 1 in every 29 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Finland | #68 | 1 : 29 |
| India | #208 | 1 : 253 |
| Saudi Arabia | #1,278 | 1 : 1,193 |
| United Arab Emirates | #400 | 1 : 532 |
| United States of America | #2,042 | 1 : 1,098 |
| Oman | #345 | 1 : 449 |
| Kuwait | #215 | 1 : 460 |
| Qatar | #311 | 1 : 625 |
| Malaysia | #2,148 | 1 : 3,301 |
| Nigeria | #1,861 | 1 : 2,056 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Anu from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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