Anil

Anil Meaning & Origin

About Anil
The name "Anil" is of Sanskrit origin and is commonly used in India. It means "wind" or "air" in Sanskrit. It is often associated with qualities such as freedom, movement, and vitality. The name Anil can also be found in Hindu mythology, where it is the name of the god of wind.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Anil are male.

Anil Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 50% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ANL
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A504
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AE1 N IH0 L
🌐 IPA
/anil*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ANL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A540

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Anil in Braille

Here's how to represent Anil in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Anil in braille

How to Spell the Name Anil in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Anil using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Anil in sign language

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