The baby name Anoushka is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /əˈnuːʃkə/ or /ɑːˈnuːʃkə/ — ah-NOOSH-kah (uh-NOOSH-kuh).
The baby name Anoushka is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /əˈnuːʃkə/ or /ɑːˈnuːʃkə/ — ah-NOOSH-kah (uh-NOOSH-kuh).
Anoushka is in Origin.
Anoushka is a cross-cultural feminine name with layered roots. In Slavic languages (Russian Annushka), it is a pet form of Anna built with the affectionate suffix -ushka; through Anna it carries the Hebrew meaning of "grace" or "favour." In Persian and Armenian, the related element anush/anoush means "sweet, pleasant," informing spellings like Anoushka in diasporic use. In South Asia, Anushka/Anoushka is widely used and commonly interpreted via Sanskrit as "grace" or "radiance," contributing to its modern appeal.
Documented in 19th-20th-century Russian speech and literature as Annushka, the name later gained international visibility through figures such as sitarist Anoushka Shankar and actor Anushka Sharma. Variants include Anushka, Anouska, Anuschka (German), and Annushka; nicknames range from Anu to Nush. The spelling Anoushka often signals Slavic or Persian-Armenian ties, while Anushka is the prevalent South Asian form.
| Anoushka Shankar Anoushka Shankar is a renowned sitar player and composer, known for her work in Indian classical music. She has released several acclaimed albums, including 'Rise' and 'Traces of You', and is the daughter of the legendary sitar virtuoso Ravi Shankar. |
| Name | Last Name(s) | Mother | Mother famous for | Fame Level | Father | Father famous for | Fame Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anoushka | Shankar | Ravi Shankar | film director | ★★★★★ |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Girls | 2009 | #1 | — | 956 |
| MU | 0 | #125 | 12 | 3,613 | |
| AE | 0 | #187 | 1 | 10,220 | |
| RU | 0 | #194 | 1 | 3,641 | |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #200 | 156 | 8,539 |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #237 | 1 | 7,146 |
| GH | 0 | #248 | 1 | 5,396 | |
| JP | Girls | 0 | #251 | 1 | 6,592 |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #278 | 1 | 7,507 |
| SG | 0 | #282 | 1 | 11,010 | |
| Canada | Girls | 2016 | #303 | 6 | 2,798 |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #329 | 1 | 7,429 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #338 | 6 | 15,378 |
| CZ | Girls | 0 | #351 | 1 | 5,378 |
| MY | 0 | #354 | 1 | 12,352 | |
| PL | Girls | 0 | #364 | 1 | 5,096 |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #368 | 2 | 8,477 |
| France | Girls | 2021 | #402 | 4 | 3,185 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #417 | 8 | 15,987 |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #471 | 1 | 7,952 |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #518 | 1 | 9,861 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #523 | 1 | 11,913 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #525 | 1 | 11,303 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #541 | 13 | 20,968 |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #545 | 1 | 8,334 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #547 | 1 | 10,981 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #555 | 6 | 11,671 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #560 | 2 | 19,177 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #575 | 1 | 12,054 |
| BH | 0 | #585 | 3 | 17,937 | |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #616 | 16 | 13,121 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #624 | 9 | 18,916 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #644 | 2 | 11,648 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #649 | 2 | 16,104 |
| LB | 0 | #690 | 1 | 13,263 | |
| SY | 0 | #767 | 1 | 11,684 | |
| TN | 0 | #863 | 3 | 13,765 | |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #872 | 84 | 5,933 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #910 | 7 | 8,487 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #925 | 1 | 15,035 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #949 | 11 | 14,742 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 2 | 14,861 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,013 | 2 | 25,931 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,124 | 18 | 25,928 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,230 | 5 | 20,130 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,267 | 1 | 17,781 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
Anoushka is popular in 41 countries — most recent births per country:
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