The baby name Anula is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced AH-noo-lah (IPA: /ˈɑːnuːlə/).
The baby name Anula is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced AH-noo-lah (IPA: /ˈɑːnuːlə/).
Anula is in Origin.
Anula is a multicultural feminine name with two main lineages. In Sri Lanka it reflects the Pali/Sinhala form Anulā, attested in ancient chronicles and commonly glossed as “gentle” or “graceful.” In Slavic use - especially Polish - Anula functions as an affectionate diminutive of Anna, ultimately from Hebrew Ḥannah, meaning “grace” or “favor.” Related across the Mediterranean is Greek Annoula (Annóula), a parallel pet form of Anna.
Documented bearers include Queen Anula of Anuradhapura (1st century BCE), often cited as the first recorded female monarch in Sri Lanka, and a royal consort Anulā who, according to Buddhist tradition, was among the island’s earliest ordained nuns. The name remains familiar in Sri Lanka and appears as a cozy nickname in Poland. Variants and short forms include Anulā, Anu, Anulka, and Annoula/Anoula; cognates include Anna, Hana, and Chana, carrying the shared theme of grace.
| Anula of Anuradhapura Anula of Anuradhapura was the first queen regnant of Sri Lanka, ruling the Anuradhapura Kingdom from 47 BC to 42 BC. She is most famous for being the first female head of state in Asia. Her reign was marked by a series of dramatic events, including multiple marriages and alleged assassinations. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MV | Girls | 0 | #35 | 1 | 2,021 |
| EC | 0 | #121 | 1 | 2,502 | |
| OM | 0 | #121 | 1 | 6,215 | |
| CY | Girls | 0 | #125 | 1 | 3,755 |
| PL | 0 | #209 | 4 | 2,600 | |
| AL | Girls | 0 | #210 | 13 | 4,141 |
| BG | Girls | 0 | #231 | 1 | 3,559 |
| GR | Girls | 0 | #241 | 9 | 6,293 |
| NA | Boys | 0 | #253 | 1 | 6,830 |
| PL | Girls | 0 | #292 | 63 | 5,096 |
| AL | Boys | 0 | #303 | 1 | 5,122 |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #328 | 2 | 7,429 |
| JO | Girls | 0 | #333 | 7 | 7,570 |
| PL | Boys | 0 | #340 | 1 | 6,459 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #341 | 3 | 15,378 |
| CZ | Girls | 0 | #350 | 2 | 5,378 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #375 | 22 | 15,987 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #399 | 117 | 19,177 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #521 | 33 | 20,968 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #541 | 7 | 10,981 |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #545 | 1 | 8,334 |
| BH | 0 | #582 | 6 | 17,937 | |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #631 | 2 | 18,916 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #637 | 9 | 11,648 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #654 | 1 | 13,121 |
| LB | 0 | #684 | 7 | 13,263 | |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #741 | 3 | 18,093 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #753 | 17 | 18,755 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #824 | 3 | 15,093 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #898 | 38 | 25,931 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #918 | 1 | 17,948 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #996 | 6 | 16,906 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,039 | 1 | 16,750 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,143 | 1 | 22,615 |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,431 | 16 | 9,415 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,686 | 6 | 28,008 |
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