Ansh
Ansh is a Hindu boy name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Part, portion”.
| Meaning | Part, portion |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Sanskrit |
| Written as | अंश |
| Pronunciation | UNSH |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, United States, United Kingdom |
Meaning and origin of Ansh
Ansh comes from the Sanskrit amsha, meaning a part or share. In Hindu thought the word is used for a portion of the divine, as when an avatar or a hero is described as an amsha of a god. As a modern boy's name, Ansh is short and simple, and it has become popular in India and the diaspora since the 2000s. Parents often understand it as 'a part of God' or 'a part of us'.
Is Ansh a Hindu name?
Ansh is a Hindu name; in the Bhagavad Gita (15.7), Krishna describes each living soul as an eternal amsha, a fragment, of himself.
How popular is Ansh?
A popular modern name in India and among Indian families abroad.
Gifts with the name Ansh
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Spellings and variants of Ansh
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ansh mean?
Ansh means 'Part, portion'. It is of Sanskrit origin.
Is Ansh a Hindu name?
Ansh is a Hindu name; in the Bhagavad Gita (15.7), Krishna describes each living soul as an eternal amsha, a fragment, of himself.
How do you pronounce Ansh?
Ansh is pronounced UNSH.
Is Ansh a boy or girl name?
Ansh is usually a boy name.