Anant
Hindi · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Anant
The name 'Anant' means "infinite" or "endless" in Sanskrit, derived from the prefix 'a-' (not) and 'anta' (end).
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Etymology
The name 'Anant' means "infinite" or "endless" in Sanskrit, derived from the prefix 'a-' (not) and 'anta' (end). It is primarily used in Hindu, Jain, and Buddhist cultures, notably as an epithet for the serpent Shesha (Ananta Shesha) in Hindu mythology and as a name for the deity Vishnu.
Anant currently ranks #4,716 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.
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