Anahita - girls name

Anahita name popularity, meaning and origin

Name Popularity: 17%

Anahita name meaning:

The name Anahita is of Persian origin and holds significant cultural and historical value. In ancient Persian mythology, Anahita was a goddess associated with fertility, beauty, and water. She was revered as the source of life-giving waters, representing the vital force necessary for growth and prosperity. As such, the name Anahita carries a deep symbolism of femininity, nourishment, and abundance.

Choosing the name Anahita for a girl can be seen as a reflection of the parents' desire to bestow upon their daughter qualities of strength, grace, and beauty. The name also carries a sense of empowerment, as it connects the child to a powerful mythological figure. Anahita's association with water further adds to the name's significance, representing purity, cleansing, and renewal. Overall, the name Anahita imparts a sense of reverence and awe, encompassing the timeless qualities of femininity and vitality.

Origin: Indian

Goddess of the waters.

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Statistics

Overall UK ranking: 4634 out of 5581

4 recorded births last year

Change in rank

  • 10yrs

    130
  • 5yrs

    -538
  • 1yr

    -4634

    Regional popularity

    Ranking for this name in various UK regions

Historical popularity of Anahita

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