The baby name Anirvan is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced {'ipa': '/əˈnɪr.vən/', 'respelling': 'uh-NEER-vuhn (also heard as ah-NEER-vahn)'}.
The baby name Anirvan is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced {'ipa': '/əˈnɪr.vən/', 'respelling': 'uh-NEER-vuhn (also heard as ah-NEER-vahn)'}.
Anirvan is Indian, Sanskrit in Origin.
Anirvan is a masculine name of Sanskrit origin from anirvāṇa, formed by the privative prefix an- “not” + nirvāṇa “extinguished, blown out.” It therefore means “unextinguished, inextinguishable,” often rendered poetically as “eternal flame,” “undying,” or “unfading.” The b/v alternation across Indo-Aryan languages yields regional forms: in Hindi/Sanskrit as Anirvāṇ (अनिर्वाण) and in Bengali/Assamese as Anirbān (অনির্বাণ). The name carries luminous, life-affirming overtones while echoing the philosophical depth of nirvana through its negation.
Usage is strongest in Bengal and Assam but is now pan-Indian and diasporic. Cultural visibility grew in the 20th century via Sri Anirvan (1896–1978), a respected Bengali monk and philosopher of Vedanta and the Upanishads. Variants and spellings include Anirban, Anirvaan, Aneerban, and Anirwan; related names are Nirvan and Nirvana. Common nicknames are Ani and Anir. The name suits parents seeking spiritual resonance with a vibrant, enduring meaning.
Anirvan is extremely rare. There are only 5 recorded uses on record, spread over 4 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SG | 0 | #282 | 1 | 11,010 | |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #303 | 1 | 7,909 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #605 | 1 | 10,045 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,039 | 1 | 16,750 |
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