Anup
Hindi · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Anup
Anup is a Sanskrit name meaning "without comparison" or "incomparable," derived from the Sanskrit prefix "an-" (meaning "without") and "upa" (meaning "comparison" or "equal").
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Etymology
Anup is a Sanskrit name meaning "without comparison" or "incomparable," derived from the Sanskrit prefix "an-" (meaning "without") and "upa" (meaning "comparison" or "equal"). The name is primarily used in Hindu cultures, particularly in India, and has been borne by various historical and contemporary figures in South Asian society.
Anup currently ranks #10,875 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1982.
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