What is the origin of the name Anahita?

Anahita is a name of Persian origin.

How popular is the name Anahita?

Anahita is currently ranked #7973 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Anahita?

Anahita is pronounced ah-nah-HEE-tah.

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GirlPersian

Anahita

ah-nah-HEE-tah

Popularity

#7973

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Persian

Total Births

479

Peak Year

#24 in 2020

First Recorded

1979

Style

Mythological

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

Anahita is a Persian name meaning "immaculate" or "pure." She was the ancient Persian goddess of water, fertility, healing, and wisdom.

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Numerology

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Nicknames

Ana Nita Hita

Similar Names

Anya Athena Isis Diana

Personality Traits

WiseGracefulHealingNurturing

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