Anagha
Anagha is a Hindu girl name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Sinless, pure, faultless”.
| Meaning | Sinless, pure, faultless |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Sanskrit |
| Written as | अनघा |
| Pronunciation | uh-NUH-ghaa |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India |
Meaning and origin of Anagha
Anagha comes from Sanskrit a- (without) and agha, meaning sin, impurity or harm, so it describes someone blameless and pure. The masculine form Anagha appears as an epithet in Sanskrit texts, used for gods and heroes as a term of praise. As a girl's name it is especially familiar in Kerala, Karnataka and Maharashtra. The name is short, easy to pronounce and has a clearly positive meaning, which helps explain its continued use.
Is Anagha a Hindu name?
Anagha is a Hindu name; the word is used as a praise-epithet in Sanskrit literature, including for Vishnu, and in some traditions Anagha is named as the consort of the sage-deity Dattatreya.
How popular is Anagha?
A moderately common name in southern and western India.
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Spellings and variants of Anagha
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Anagha mean?
Anagha means 'Sinless, pure, faultless'. It is of Sanskrit origin.
Is Anagha a Hindu name?
Anagha is a Hindu name; the word is used as a praise-epithet in Sanskrit literature, including for Vishnu, and in some traditions Anagha is named as the consort of the sage-deity Dattatreya.
How do you pronounce Anagha?
Anagha is pronounced uh-NUH-ghaa.
Is Anagha a boy or girl name?
Anagha is usually a girl name.