Aniha
Aniha (अनीह) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Desireless, free from all longing or craving”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Aniha (अनीह) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Desireless, free from all longing or craving”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Aniha (अनीह, IAST: Anīha) is an Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Desireless, free from all longing or craving”. From a- (without) and īhā (desire, craving, striving), Anīha names Vishnu as the perfectly fulfilled One who acts only out of divine grace, moved by no personal want.
Meaning, etymology & significance
The Sanskrit noun īhā means 'desire,' 'wish,' or 'effort motivated by want,' from the root īh (to desire, to strive). Vishnu as Anīha is utterly beyond self-interested desire — He creates, sustains, and dissolves the universe not out of any personal need but out of His inherent, motiveless grace. This quality aligns with the Bhagavad Gītā's teaching on niṣkāma karma — action free from desire for personal reward.
Anīha is a relatively rare given name but treasured in philosophical Hindu households for its deep spiritual import; it is pronounced uh-NEE-huh.
Scriptural source
Aniha 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, Aniha aligns with the Krittika nakshatra, under the Mesha rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 4.
Aniha — Name Facts
- Meaning
- Desireless, free from all longing or craving
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Krittika
- Rashi
- Mesha (Aries)
- Numerology
- 4
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aniha mean?
Aniha is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “Desireless, free from all longing or craving”.
Is Aniha a boy or girl name?
Aniha is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Aniha?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Aniha aligns with the Krittika nakshatra, under the Mesha (Aries) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Aniha?
The Chaldean name number of Aniha is 4.
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