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Anupa

Quick answerAnupa is a Sanskrit name meaning "without water" or "waterless," derived from the prefix "an-" (without) and "upa" (water), though it also appears in ancient Indian geographical texts as a region name.

Sanskrit · Girl · 3 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#1,667
Trend
Peak year2020
Syllables3
OriginSanskrit
LanguageSanskrit
CultureIndian
ReligionHinduism
Letters5
Numerology8 Chaldean 3
Global rank#1,667

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Anupa

Anupa is a Sanskrit name meaning "without water" or "waterless," derived from the prefix "an-" (without) and "upa" (water), though it also appears in ancient Indian geographical texts as a region name.

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Etymology

Anupa is a Sanskrit name meaning "without water" or "waterless," derived from the prefix "an-" (without) and "upa" (water), though it also appears in ancient Indian geographical texts as a region name. The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, with historical references in Vedic and Puranic literature where Anupa was mentioned as a kingdom in ancient India.

Anupa currently ranks #1,667 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.

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