The baby name Anant is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /əˈnʌnt/ (uh-NUNT).
Anant is Sanskrit in Origin.
The baby name Anant is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /əˈnʌnt/ (uh-NUNT).
Anant is Sanskrit in Origin.
Anant is a masculine given name from Sanskrit ananta (a- "not" + anta "end"), meaning "infinite, endless, eternal," hence "boundless." In Hindu thought it is an epithet of Vishnu and the name of the cosmic serpent Ananta Shesha, so the name evokes protection, continuity, and the universe's permanence.
Documented in classical Sanskrit and Puranic literature and celebrated at Anant Chaturdashi, the name appears across India and Nepal. Variants include Ananta (learned or occasionally feminine), Ananth and Anantha (South Indian transliterations), and compounds such as Anantadeva and Anantkumar. Usage rose in the 20th century and persists in the Indian diaspora, and today remains familiar. Notable bearers include publisher Anant Pai and actor Anant Nag. Despite phonetic overlap, Anand ("bliss") is etymologically distinct.
| Anant Nag Anant Nag is an Indian actor known for his work in Kannada cinema. He gained fame for his roles in films like 'Minchina Ota' and 'Gauri Ganesha'. Born in 1948, he has been a prominent figure in the Indian film industry for decades. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IN | 0 | #66 | 6 | 2,963 | |
| MV | Boys | 0 | #79 | 1 | 3,375 |
| QA | 0 | #104 | 3 | 7,011 | |
| OM | 0 | #120 | 2 | 6,215 | |
| KW | 0 | #121 | 1 | 5,216 | |
| AE | 0 | #182 | 6 | 10,220 | |
| BD | 0 | #241 | 1 | 5,992 | |
| Canada | Girls | 2024 | #254 | 32 | 2,795 |
| SG | 0 | #280 | 3 | 11,010 | |
| Canada | Boys | 2024 | #286 | 21 | 2,588 |
| SA | 0 | #311 | 2 | 10,560 | |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #330 | 2 | 9,639 |
| PL | Boys | 0 | #340 | 1 | 6,459 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| HK | 0 | #357 | 1 | 8,483 | |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #361 | 1 | 8,138 |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #367 | 3 | 8,477 |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #381 | 1 | 7,951 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #408 | 1 | 11,440 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #424 | 1 | 15,987 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #463 | 678 | 16,750 |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #465 | 2 | 10,523 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #510 | 1 | 10,188 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #526 | 1 | 12,621 |
| BH | 0 | #541 | 13 | 17,937 | |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #555 | 3 | 12,905 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #559 | 3 | 19,177 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #595 | 3 | 20,968 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #604 | 2 | 10,045 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #617 | 15 | 13,121 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #661 | 37 | 17,960 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #675 | 33 | 18,093 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #730 | 40 | 18,755 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #805 | 77 | 17,948 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #871 | 22 | 7,044 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #908 | 9 | 8,487 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #987 | 106 | 22,615 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #998 | 4 | 16,906 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 6 | 25,931 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,071 | 2 | 24,821 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,096 | 16 | 25,439 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,267 | 1 | 17,781 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,267 | 6 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,525 | 90 | 28,008 |
Anant is popular in 26 countries — most recent births per country:
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