Anil (given name)

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Anil is a masculine name that can be found across the world in various cultures, nations and regions. A common theme across the globe is that the name holds strong weight and is used as a masculine name.

Arabic

Anil (Arabic: النيِل) is a masculine Arabic name, though less popular in Arab countries. It stems from the root words 'An" (أن/ان)' meaning 'that', and 'il (الـ)' meaning 'the'. In Arabic, it means 'Thee' or 'To be' which can be contextualised as 'the one who is exalted'.[1]

Indian

Anil (Sanskrit: अनिल) is a masculine Indian name. In the Indian Sanskrit language it can be defined as “The God of the Air and the Wind”.

Hebrew

Anil (Hebrew: חַנִּיאֵל), the name is referenced in the Song of Songs 6:3 (Shir HaShirim) Ani L'Dodi V'Dodi Li (אני לדודי ודודי ל ) written by King and Prophet Solomon [2] as 'I am'. There are variations of the name including, Aniel meaning 'I, God' and 'God is my Grace'.[3]

Turkish

Anil as written within European nations, with Turkish context, is a masculine name that means 'To be remembered', 'Unforgettable' and 'Just ruler'.[4]

Notable Individuals with the Anil first name

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