Anisha
Anisha (अनीश) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The supreme Lord; one who has no lord above”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Anisha (अनीश) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The supreme Lord; one who has no lord above”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Anisha (अनीश, IAST: Anīśa) is an Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The supreme Lord; one who has no lord above”. From a- (without) and īśa (lord, master), Anīśa declares that Vishnu alone stands sovereign over all — no higher authority governs or constrains Him.
Meaning, etymology & significance
The word īśa is derived from the root īś, meaning 'to rule' or 'to be master,' and is one of the principal Vedic words for the Divine. When prefixed with a-, it yields the paradoxical name 'one who has no master,' meaning Vishnu is the ultimate sovereign of the cosmos with no superior. All other lords — including Brahmā and Śiva — exist within and under His overarching lordship.
Anīśa occurs in the Vishnu Sahasranama as a mark of Vishnu's absolute supremacy; note that while Anisha is common as a feminine name in modern usage, here it is a masculine divine epithet, pronounced uh-NEE-shuh.
Scriptural source
Anisha 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, Anisha aligns with the Krittika nakshatra, under the Mesha rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 7.
Anisha — Name Facts
- Meaning
- The supreme Lord; one who has no lord above
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Krittika
- Rashi
- Mesha (Aries)
- Numerology
- 7
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Anisha mean?
Anisha is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “The supreme Lord; one who has no lord above”.
Is Anisha a boy or girl name?
Anisha is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Anisha?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Anisha aligns with the Krittika nakshatra, under the Mesha (Aries) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Anisha?
The Chaldean name number of Anisha is 7.
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