Anahita
ah-nah-HEE-tah
Anahita is a girl’s name of Persian origin, meaning “Anahita is a Persian name meaning "immaculate" or "pure." She was the ancient Persian goddess of water, fertility, healing, and wisdom.”. It currently ranks #7973 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2020.
What Anahita Means
“Anahita is a Persian name meaning "immaculate" or "pure." She was the ancient Persian goddess of water, fertility, healing, and wisdom.”
The Story of Anahita
Before your child was even a thought, a goddess of pure waters and healing wisdom blessed ancient Persian lands with this very name.
Anahita is a name of ancient Persian origin, meaning 'immaculate' or 'pure.' She was revered as the pre-Zoroastrian goddess of all waters, fertility, healing, and wisdom, a powerful feminine deity who sustained life. The name and its veneration spread through Persia and beyond, carried by trade routes and cultural exchange, eventually becoming a symbol of purity and life-giving force for centuries.
When you imagine your daughter, Anahita, she embodies a profound sense of grace and nurturing power. The sound of her name, rich with ancient reverence, feels like a clear, cool spring. You can picture yourself whispering 'Anahita' in the quiet of her nursery, a blessing of health and clarity for a child who will bring healing and wisdom to your world.
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Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#24 in 2020
Total Births
479
First Recorded
1979
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