Anil: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Meaning
Wind; name of the Hindu wind god
Origin
Sanskrit
Gender
Boy
Pronunciation
uh-NEEL

Anil is a Sanskrit boy's name meaning “wind; name of the Hindu wind god”. It appears in our list of 175+ Indian Baby Boy Names That Cross Languages and Generations.

Meaning & Origin of Anil

Meaning: Wind; name of the Hindu wind god.

Origin: Sanskrit.

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Anil

uh-NEELIPA /əˈniːl/

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