Anshuman

given name

Anshuman or Anshumaan is a given name and surname of Indian origin. Anshuman is a popular Indian name that has been used for centuries. Anshuman means Surya (sun) also the name is derived from two Sanskrit words, "Anshu" and "Maan." Anshu means rays (or rays of the Sun), while Maan means the one that carries it or contains it (e.g. Shaktimaan means someone with shakti or power).[1] Therefore, Anshuman means bearer of sun rays i.e. Sun.[2] This is a unique name (not in the top 1000 newborn names in the US in 2021).[3]

People with that name include:

Surname

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  • Karan Anshuman (born 1980), Indian film writer, director, and producer

Given name

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References

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  1. https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/shaktimat. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  2. www.wisdomlib.org (2012-06-15). "Amshuman, Aṃśumān, Anshuman: 4 definitions". www.wisdomlib.org. Retrieved 2023-03-14.
  3. OACT. "Popular Baby Names". www.ssa.gov. Retrieved 2023-03-27.