Sanskrit

Ananya

Pronounced uh-NUN-yahShare

Meaning: Unique; one of a kind

  • Girl
  • Uncommon
  • 3 syllables

The story

Ananya means having no other or being without equal in Sanskrit. The name expresses singularity through an old word with a contemporary sound.

Nicknames

  • Anu
  • Annie
  • Annu
  • Ana

Spellings & variants

  • Anannya
  • Ananyaa

Popularity

Uncommon

Outside the US top 1,000.

Style

  • Modern
  • Soft
  • Works everywhere

Origins

Ananya comes from Sanskrit.

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