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Anil

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Popularity

#9938

falling

Letters

4

Syllables

2

Origin

Hindi

Total Births

1,160

Peak Year

#46 in 1989

First Recorded

1959

Style

Nature-Inspired, Earthy & Bohemian

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Derived from Sanskrit, meaning "air" or "wind." It represents the vital life force and breath.

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Numerology

9

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Famous Namesakes

  • Anil Kapoor

    Indian actor and film producer

Nicknames

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Personality Traits

intelligentcalmpowerfulcreative

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