Anila
India · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Anila
The name 'Anila' means "wind" or "air" in Sanskrit, derived from the root *an-* (to breathe or blow).
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Etymology
The name 'Anila' means "wind" or "air" in Sanskrit, derived from the root *an-* (to breathe or blow). It is used in Hindu and Buddhist cultures, notably as the name of a Vedic deity associated with the wind god Vayu, and appears in Indian and Nepali naming traditions.
Anila currently ranks #5,739 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2009.
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