The baby name Anurag is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced uh-NOO-rahg (IPA: /əˈnʊrɑːɡ/).
The baby name Anurag is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced uh-NOO-rahg (IPA: /əˈnʊrɑːɡ/).
Anurag is Hindi, Sanskrit in Origin.
Anurag is a masculine given name from Sanskrit anurāga (anu “toward, following” + rāga “color, passion, musical mode”), denoting deep affection, fond attachment, or devotional love; in aesthetics it also evokes the idea of being “colored” by feeling. The sense of heartfelt devotion gives the name a strong connection to bhakti traditions and classical literature, where anurāga signifies intense love for the divine or for a beloved.
Used across North and East India since at least the early 20th century and now common throughout the Indian diaspora, Anurag appears in Hindi, Bengali, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, and Nepali contexts. Common spellings include Anurag and the transliterated Anuraag to reflect the long ā; South Indian usage sometimes shows Anuraaga, and scholarly transliteration writes Anurāg. Short forms include Anu. Notable bearers in film and public life have reinforced its modern popularity.
| Anurag Kashyap Anurag Kashyap is an influential Indian filmmaker and actor, best known for his work in the film industry. He gained fame for directing films like 'Gangs of Wasseypur' and 'Black Friday', which showcased his unique storytelling style. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IN | 0 | #59 | 12 | 2,963 | |
| MV | Boys | 0 | #77 | 3 | 3,375 |
| CN | 0 | #86 | 1 | 3,857 | |
| QA | 0 | #105 | 2 | 7,011 | |
| OM | 0 | #118 | 4 | 6,215 | |
| KW | 0 | #121 | 1 | 5,216 | |
| EE | Boys | 0 | #124 | 2 | 2,087 |
| CY | Boys | 0 | #129 | 3 | 3,473 |
| CR | 0 | #165 | 1 | 5,526 | |
| AE | 0 | #180 | 8 | 10,220 | |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #181 | 2,251 | 16,750 |
| DK | 0 | #206 | 1 | 5,198 | |
| PL | 0 | #212 | 1 | 2,600 | |
| PS | 0 | #226 | 1 | 5,692 | |
| MO | Boys | 0 | #234 | 1 | 5,842 |
| BD | 0 | #239 | 3 | 5,992 | |
| SG | 0 | #274 | 9 | 11,010 | |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #295 | 9 | 7,909 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #307 | 10 | 15,378 |
| SA | 0 | #312 | 1 | 10,560 | |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #328 | 4 | 9,639 |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #332 | 1 | 7,401 |
| PL | Boys | 0 | #340 | 1 | 6,459 |
| HK | 0 | #357 | 1 | 8,483 | |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #365 | 5 | 8,477 |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #380 | 2 | 7,951 |
| JO | Boys | 0 | #388 | 2 | 7,057 |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #403 | 4 | 8,413 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #407 | 2 | 11,440 |
| UY | Boys | 0 | #413 | 1 | 5,922 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #421 | 4 | 15,987 |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #466 | 1 | 10,523 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #505 | 6 | 10,188 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #517 | 11 | 12,905 |
| BH | 0 | #519 | 35 | 17,937 | |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #524 | 3 | 12,621 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #525 | 52 | 10,045 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #560 | 2 | 19,177 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #561 | 1 | 10,655 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #564 | 2 | 10,162 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #582 | 50 | 13,121 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #591 | 7 | 20,968 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #607 | 101 | 18,093 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #624 | 2 | 10,983 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #640 | 58 | 17,960 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #682 | 88 | 18,755 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #700 | 1 | 13,390 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #730 | 152 | 17,948 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #785 | 1 | 12,213 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #854 | 240 | 22,615 |
| TN | 0 | #865 | 1 | 13,765 | |
| United States | Boys | 2017 | #876 | 10 | 7,410 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #924 | 2 | 15,035 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #997 | 5 | 16,906 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,013 | 2 | 25,931 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,078 | 34 | 25,439 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,270 | 3 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,354 | 261 | 28,008 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,461 | 11 | 10,046 |
Anurag is popular in 38 countries — most recent births per country:
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