👦 Anil — Name Meaning & Origin

Anil

“Wind; Air”

Gender👦 Boy
OriginSanskrit, Sinhala
ReligionHindu, Buddhist
Used inIndia, Nepal, Sri Lanka
RashiMesh (Aries)
NakshatraKrittika (pada 1) · syllable “A”
Numerology9 — kind, generous and idealistic
Letters4 · starts with A
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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of the name Anil?

Anil means "Wind; Air" (Sanskrit, Sinhala origin).

Is Anil a boy or girl name?

Anil is a boy's name.

Which religion is the name Anil from?

Anil is used as a Hindu and Buddhist name in India, Nepal, Sri Lanka.

What is the rashi of the name Anil?

By its first syllable "A", Anil belongs to Mesh (Aries) rashi and Krittika nakshatra (pada 1), following the traditional Namakshar system.

What is the lucky number for Anil?

In Pythagorean numerology the name Anil adds up to 9, linked with being kind, generous and idealistic.

Name meanings come from the name's language of origin; many names carry more than one meaning in different languages and communities. Rashi and nakshatra follow the traditional first-syllable (Namakshar) method — for an exact rashi use the baby's birth chart.

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