Girl • Modern Tamil
Anu
அனு
Signature Meaning
Anu (அனு) is a short, gentle name often used as a given name or affectionate diminutive in Tamil-speaking families. It is commonly associated with the Sanskrit word 'anu', meaning 'atom' or 'minute', which gives the name a sense of subtlety and delicacy. Usage and exact origin can vary by family and region, and it is also frequently used as a nickname for longer names like Anuradha or Anupama.
Quick Facts
Gender👧 Girl
OriginSanskrit
Style / Category
Modern/A.N̪U/
Starts with2 / A
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 12 → Root 3 (Jupiter / குரு)
A(1) + N(5) + U(6) = 12
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 9 → Root 9
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
3· Jupiter (குரு)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeAH-noo
Tamil syllablesஅ-னு
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./a.n̪u/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
AanuAnooAanoo