Anuvrat
Anuvrat (अनुव्रत) is a Hindu boy name meaning “Devoted, faithful to vows”.

Anuvrat (अनुव्रत) is a Hindu boy name meaning “Devoted, faithful to vows”.
Anuvrat means “Devoted, faithful to vows”. Anuvrat (अनुव्रत · అనువ్రత్) is a classical Sanskrit Hindu boy's name meaning “Devoted, faithful to vows”. It is formed from anu (after, following), vrata (vow). By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, “अ” falls in Krittika nakshatra, pada 1, within Mesha rashi (Aries).
Anuvrat name meaning at a glance
| Fact | Anuvrat |
|---|---|
| Meaning | Devoted, faithful to vows |
| Gender | Hindu boy name |
| Origin | Classical Sanskrit |
| Roots | anu (after, following) + vrata (vow) |
| Style | Classic |
| Devanagari | अनुव्रत |
| Telugu | అనువ్రత్ |
| Sanskrit (IAST) | anuvrata |
| Pronunciation | A-nu-vrat |
| First syllable | अ |
| Nakshatra | Krittika (pada 1) |
| Rashi | Mesha (Aries) |
| Numerology | 7 (Chaldean) · 7 (Pythagorean) |
| Themes | Virtue & character |
Meaning and Sanskrit roots of Anuvrat
Anuvrat is a classical Sanskrit name. It is built from:
- anu — after, following
- vrata — vow
Each root can be looked up in the Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary (Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries).
Nakshatra and rashi for Anuvrat
By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, the opening syllable “अ” of Anuvrat falls in Krittika nakshatra, pada 1, which lies in Mesha rashi (Aries). This follows directly from the chart.
Explore more: Krittika nakshatra names · Mesha rashi names
How to write Anuvrat
- Hindi / Sanskrit (Devanagari): अनुव्रत
- Telugu: అనువ్రత్
- Sanskrit transliteration (IAST): anuvrata
How to pronounce Anuvrat
Say it as “A-nu-vrat” — 3 spoken syllables.
Anuvrat is easy to say and spell in English-speaking countries — a practical choice for NRI families.
Names similar to Anuvrat
Aarjav, Abhijat, Abhivadan, Abhyas, Ajatshatru, Akalank
Anuvrat: frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of the name Anuvrat?
Anuvrat means “Devoted, faithful to vows”. It is formed from anu (after, following), vrata (vow).
Is Anuvrat a traditional or a modern name?
Anuvrat is a classical Sanskrit name.
How is Anuvrat written in Hindi and Telugu?
In Devanagari (Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi): अनुव्रत. In Telugu: అనువ్రత్. Sanskrit transliteration: anuvrata.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Anuvrat?
Its first syllable “अ” falls in Krittika nakshatra (pada 1) and Mesha rashi (Aries) by the Avakahada chart.
What is the numerology number of Anuvrat?
7 in Chaldean numerology and 7 in Pythagorean numerology.
Method: Meaning traced to the Sanskrit roots; nakshatra and rashi by the Avakahada first-syllable chart (rashi derived from the pada); numerology by the Chaldean and Pythagorean systems. HinduTone does not list popularity figures or “lucky” claims.
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Anuvrat — Name Facts
- Meaning
- Devoted, faithful to vows
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Krittika
- Rashi
- Mesha (Aries)
- Numerology
- 7
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Anuvrat mean?
Anuvrat is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “Devoted, faithful to vows”.
Is Anuvrat a boy or girl name?
Anuvrat is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Anuvrat?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Anuvrat aligns with the Krittika nakshatra, under the Mesha (Aries) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Anuvrat?
The Chaldean name number of Anuvrat is 7.
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