Ananta
Ananta (अनन्त) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The infinite, boundless, endless One”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Ananta (अनन्त) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The infinite, boundless, endless One”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Ananta (अनन्त, IAST: Ananta) is an Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The infinite, boundless, endless One”. From the Sanskrit prefix a- (not) and anta (end, limit), Ananta names Vishnu as the Lord whose being knows no boundary in time, space, or glory.
Meaning, etymology & significance
Composed of the negating prefix a- and the root anta meaning 'end' or 'limit,' Ananta proclaims that Vishnu transcends every conceivable boundary. He is celebrated as Ananta because He reclines upon the infinite serpent Ādiśeṣa — Himself named Ananta — forming a vision of the boundless resting upon the boundless. The Vishnu Sahasranama regards this name as one of Vishnu's most exalted, pointing to His eternal, unlimited nature.
Ananta is borne by Vishnu, by the cosmic serpent Śeṣa, and by a form of Balarāma, making it a name of extraordinary resonance across traditions; it is pronounced ah-NUN-tuh, with a soft nasal n.
Scriptural source
Ananta appears in the Vishnu Sahasranama, among the sacred names of Vishnu.
Astrology — nakshatra, rashi & numerology
By the standard Vedic correspondence between a name’s first syllable and the lunar mansion, Ananta aligns with the Krittika nakshatra, under the Mesha rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 8.
Ananta — Name Facts
- Meaning
- The infinite, boundless, endless One
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Krittika
- Rashi
- Mesha (Aries)
- Numerology
- 8
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ananta mean?
Ananta is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “The infinite, boundless, endless One”.
Is Ananta a boy or girl name?
Ananta is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Ananta?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Ananta aligns with the Krittika nakshatra, under the Mesha (Aries) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Ananta?
The Chaldean name number of Ananta is 8.
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