Anil

Wind, god of wind

GenderBoyOriginSanskritSay ituh-NEELPopularityUncommon
Pronounced uh-NEEL

About the name Anil

Anil means wind, an epithet related to Vayu, the Hindu god of air and breath. It's a classic short name symbolizing movement and vitality.

Free-spirited and energetic, always moving toward new horizons.

Fun fact

Anil Kapoor has enjoyed a Bollywood career spanning more than four decades.

Nicknames for Anil

Ani

Variations

AnilkumarAneel

Famous people named Anil

  • Anil Kapoor (Bollywood actor)
  • Anil Ambani (businessman)

Sibling name ideas

PriyaAnjaliMeeraSunita

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