Hindu boy name · Sanskrit origin

Anil

“Wind”

About the name Anil

Meaning
Wind
Origin
Sanskrit
Gender
Boy
Religion
Hindu
Starts with
A
Name number
9

Numerology of Anil

Humanitarian: kind, generous and idealistic.

Worked out from the letters of the name (Pythagorean method). It is a tradition, for fun, and not science.

Nakshatra for Anil

Krittika

Naming syllable “A” · ruled by Sun

Pada 1234
Moon signMesha (Aries)
DeityAgni, the sacred fire
SymbolA blade or flame

Bright, sharp minded and brave. Traditionally linked with clarity, honesty and a leader's confidence.

All Krittika names
Anil starts with a traditional naming syllable of this nakshatra, so it suits a baby born in it. The traits are the general traditional description of the nakshatra, the same for every name, and not a prediction about any child.

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Questions about Anil

What does the name Anil mean?

Anil means "Wind" and comes from Sanskrit.

Is Anil a boy or a girl name?

Anil is used as a boy name, mostly in Hindu families.

Which nakshatra does the name Anil match?

The name Anil starts with the syllable "A", which is a naming syllable of Krittika nakshatra (pada 1). This is the traditional way to choose a name for a baby born in that nakshatra.

What is the numerology number of Anil?

By Pythagorean numerology the name Anil adds up to 9. Humanitarian: kind, generous and idealistic. Numerology is a tradition and not science.

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