Anahat
India · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Anahat
The name 'Anahat' means "unstruck" or "unbeaten" in Sanskrit, derived from the prefix *an-* (not) and *hata* (struck), and in yogic philosophy refers to the heart chakra (Anahata) associated with soundless sound.
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Etymology
The name 'Anahat' means "unstruck" or "unbeaten" in Sanskrit, derived from the prefix *an-* (not) and *hata* (struck), and in yogic philosophy refers to the heart chakra (Anahata) associated with soundless sound. It is primarily used in Hindu and Sikh cultures, with historical significance in Indian spiritual texts like the Upanishads and Sikh scripture, where it symbolizes divine inner resonance.
Anahat currently ranks #6,855 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.
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