Meaning & Origin
Anup is derived from the Sanskrit root 'anu' which means 'without'. In Hindu mythology, Anup is a name given to various deities and mythological figures representing the absence or opposite of something. For example, Anup is a name for the Hindu goddess of night, nighttime, and darkness, Nidra, who is the counterpart of the god of day, Surya.
Spiritual meaning
Symbol of contrast and balance.
Language details
अनुप
Near, Close, Alongside
अनुप
अपने साथ
அனுப்
அனு
ఆనుప్
ఆను
Anup
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Night, Darkness, or Without
Anup
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Night, Darkness, or Without
Pronunciation & Numerology
Pronunciation
ah-NOO-p
/əˈnuːp/
Lucky number
5
Lucky day
Sunday
Lucky colors
Life path
2
Lucky stone
Topaz
Cultural & Spiritual notes
Anup is a name that holds cultural significance in Hinduism, where it is given to various deities and mythological figures representing the absence or opposite of something.
Anup holds spiritual significance as a reminder of the transient nature of existence, and the importance of recognizing and embracing the absence or opposite of various aspects of life. It also highlights the dualistic nature of the universe and encourages individuals to appreciate the full spectrum of experiences and emotions.
Vedic name • Root: Sanskrit/Mythology/Vedic • Anup is a name mentioned in various Vedic texts. It is also the name of one of the Ashtavakra sages in Hindu mythology.
Historical references
Anup was a king of the Haihayas, a local dynasty in the eastern Indian state of Bihar. He is mentioned in the Hindu epic Mahabharata, which is believed to have been composed between 400 BCE and 200 CE.
400 BCE - 200 CE
Anup is also known as Anupama or Anupavana, and is mentioned in various Jain texts as a prince who renounced his royal life and became a Jain ascetic. The Jain texts date from the 5th to the 12th centuries CE.
5th to 12th centuries CE
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