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AnuragHindu Male Sanskrit name meaning

Love, Passion

Pronunciation: ah-nuh-rahg

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Name
Anurag
Meaning
Love, Passion
Origin
Sanskrit
Religion
Hindu
Language
Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
ah-nuh-rahg
Lucky Number
3
3
Lucky Number
Monday
Lucky Day
Sanskrit
Origin
Male
Gender

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Meaning Summary

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What does Anurag mean?

Anurag is a male name from Sanskrit origin meaning "Love". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: ah-nuh-rahg. Lucky number: 3. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Source Language

Meaning in Sanskrit

Sanskrit is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.

अनुराग

Love, affection

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

ah-nuh-rahg

IPA

/əˈnʊrɑɡ/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Sanskrit

Language Usage

SanskritHindiTamilTeluguMarathiBengali

Religion

Hindu Name Context

Anurag is listed as a hindu male name with Sanskrit origin. Its meaning is Love. Category: Hindu.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

3

Lucky Day

Monday

Lucky Colors

BlueGreen

Lucky Stone

Emerald

Life Path Number

5

Numerology meaning: A name that resonates with the energies of change, freedom, and creativity. Those with the name Anurag are often drawn to artistic and expressive pursuits, and may have a natural ability to inspire and heal others.

Personality

Personality Traits

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Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

Symbolizes the deep, intense love between two souls.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The name Anurag holds a significant cultural impact in Hindu society as it embodies the emotion of love, a fundamental human experience. It is a reminder of the importance of emotional connection and the power of love in all areas of life. Anurag is also a popular name for characters in Hindu literature and mythology, such as Anurag and Gauri in the famous Indian novel 'Gulliver's Travels in Lilliput'.
From a spiritual perspective, Anurag represents the divine love and passion present in every being. It is a reminder of the connection between the individual soul and the ultimate reality, or God. The name Anurag also encourages the cultivation of love and compassion towards oneself and others, as it is believed that love and compassion help us to grow spiritually and realize our true potential. In Hinduism, the divine love represented by Anurag is often associated with Krishna and Radha, who are regarded as the embodiment of eternal love and devotion.

Cultural Hindu name · Root: Sanskrit root: अनु (anu) - to follow, राग (rāga) - passion, love

Historical Usage

Historical References

Anurag is a Sanskrit name that translates to 'love' or 'passion'. It is considered to be derived from the Sanskrit words 'anu' (meaning 'towards') and 'raga' (meaning 'passion' or 'love'). This name has been in use since ancient times in India, particularly among Hindus.

Ancient India

Anurag is also the name of a famous character in the ancient Indian epic, the Mahabharata. Anurag was a prince of the Paundraka kingdom who was infatuated with the beautiful princess, Draupadi. He was also known as Duryodhana's brother-in-law. Anurag's intense love for Draupadi led to his downfall, as he was killed by Bhima, the strongest Pandava warrior, in a duel during the Mahabharata war.

circa 400 BCE

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🕉️Sanskrit

अनुराग

Love, affection

🇮🇳Hindi

अनुराग

प्यार

🇮🇳Tamil

அனுராக

அவர்களுக்கே அவ்வாற்று ஆகவும்

🇮🇳Telugu

అనురాగ

అయ్యేదు

🇮🇳Marathi

Anurag

हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Love, Passion

🇧🇩Bengali

Anurag

হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Love, Passion

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