US Popularity:8912
Origin:Finnish
Other Origin(s):African, Greek, Hebrew, Indian, Latin, Persian
Meaning:Graciousness; He was gracious; He has shown favor; Atom, molecule; God's mercy is plenty; Heaven; Sky
Anu is a multifaceted name brimming with a plethora of meanings and origins. In Finnish and Estonian cultures, Anu is used as a variant of the Latin Anna, which has Greek and Hebrew roots. Meaning "graciousness," "he was gracious," and "he has shown favor," Anu speaks of the praise that baby may have for their faith and inner beliefs. This connection to religious guidance is also found in the African Anuoluwapo, signifying "God's mercy is plenty" in Yoruba. Anu also translates to "atom" or "molecule" in Sanskrit and is the Sumerian God of the sky in Persian mythology, uniting the celestial powers of "heaven" and "sky."

Anu Name Popularity Data

U.S. Births

Overall:Anu is currently #8912 in U.S. births
Boy:Anu is currently #5242 in U.S. births
Girl:Anu is currently #12238 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#12238
in 2023
+ 112
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
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