Anahad
Sanskrit · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Anahad
Anahad is a Sanskrit name meaning "unstruck" or "unbeaten," derived from the prefix "an-" (not) and "ahad" (struck), referencing the unstruck sound (anahat nada) in Hindu and yogic philosophy.
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Etymology
Anahad is a Sanskrit name meaning "unstruck" or "unbeaten," derived from the prefix "an-" (not) and "ahad" (struck), referencing the unstruck sound (anahat nada) in Hindu and yogic philosophy. The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, with roots in Vedantic and tantric traditions where anahat refers to a mystical sound believed to emanate from the heart chakra.
Anahad currently ranks #4,844 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.
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