Ananth
Ananth is a Hindu boy name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Infinite, endless”.
| Meaning | Infinite, endless |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Sanskrit |
| Written as | अनन्त |
| Pronunciation | uh-NUNTH |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Nepal |
Meaning and origin of Ananth
Ananth is the South Indian spelling of Anant, from the Sanskrit ananta, 'without end'. Ananta is the name of the cosmic serpent Shesha, on whom Vishnu rests, and is also an epithet of Vishnu himself. The festival of Anant Chaturdashi honours Vishnu in this endless form. In Tamil, Kannada and Telugu households the name often appears as Ananth or Anantha, while Anant is more usual in the north.
Is Ananth a Hindu name?
Ananth is a Hindu name tied to Vishnu and to Ananta Shesha, the thousand-headed serpent symbolising infinity in Hindu cosmology.
How popular is Ananth?
Common in South India and among South Indian families abroad.
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Spellings and variants of Ananth
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ananth mean?
Ananth means 'Infinite, endless'. It is of Sanskrit origin.
Is Ananth a Hindu name?
Ananth is a Hindu name tied to Vishnu and to Ananta Shesha, the thousand-headed serpent symbolising infinity in Hindu cosmology.
How do you pronounce Ananth?
Ananth is pronounced uh-NUNTH.
Is Ananth a boy or girl name?
Ananth is usually a boy name.