Ankur
Hindi · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Ankur
The given name 'Ankur' means 'shoot' or 'sprout' and is derived from the Sanskrit word 'अंकुर' (ankura), which refers to the initial growth of a plant from a seed.
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Etymology
The given name 'Ankur' means 'shoot' or 'sprout' and is derived from the Sanskrit word 'अंकुर' (ankura), which refers to the initial growth of a plant from a seed. The name 'Ankur' is commonly used in Hindu culture and is also found in some Buddhist and Jain traditions, with no notable historical context that can be confidently inferred from the name alone.
Ankur currently ranks #12,315 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1981.
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