Anil

Anil is an Indian first name that derives from the Sanskrit word anila (अनिल), meaning 'air' or 'wind'. Therefore, Anil can also be interpreted as 'the wind'. In Hinduism, Anil is also used as an epithet of the wind god Yavu.

What does the name Anil mean?

The name Anil has its roots in Sanskrit and means 'air' or 'wind'. In Hinduism, it is used as an epithet of Yavu, the god of wind. Additionally, there is the spelling Anıl, which is considered a unisex name in Turkey and is derived from the word anılmak, meaning 'to be remembered' or 'to be mentioned'. Thus, Anıl can be translated as 'the memorable one'. Both Anil and Anıl are widely used first names. With about 2.7 million bearers, Anil is among the most common first names worldwide. Notable personalities with this name include Indian actor Anil Kapoor and Turkish actors Anıl Çelik and Anıl Tetik. The feminine form in India is Anila.

Where does the name Anil come from?

Anil is a first name that is both masculine and feminine and originates from Sanskrit and Turkish. The meanings are 'the wind' and 'the memorable one'. The origins of the words are as follows: anila (अनिल) means 'air, wind' in Sanskrit and anılmak means 'to be remembered, to be mentioned' in Turkish. Anil is common in many languages, including Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Nepali, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Turkish.

How do you pronounce Anil?

The pronunciation of the name Anil is two syllables and fluid. In German, it is typically pronounced as 'A-nil' [aˈniːl]. The name begins with an open A sound, while the second syllable is stressed and contains a long I sound. The final l provides a gentle ending, giving Anil a harmonious and modern sound – a name with clear structure and fine presence.

Popularity

In Germany, Anil is a very popular first name. Currently, it ranks 744th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best ranking was in 2006 at 425th place. In the last ten years, the name Anil has been given about 570 times, placing it 809th in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, Anil is ranked 750th. International popularity is reflected in its rankings in various countries.

Nicknames & pet names

Anish / Anu / Lillo / Nil

Similar first names

Famous people

• Amol Anil Muzumdar (Indian cricketer)
• Anil Adhikari (Nepalese rapper)
• Anil Ambani (Indian billionaire, industrialist)
• Anil Awachat (writer from India)
• Anil Biswas (Indian singer)
• Anil Capkin (Turkish footballer)
• Anil Chatterjee (Indian actor)
• Anil Chattopadhyay (actor from India)
• Anil Das (film director from India)
• Anil Dhawan (Indian actor)
• Anil Dilaver (footballer from Turkey)
• Anil Gurung (Nepalese footballer)
• Anil Jacob Kunnel (German film director)
• Anil K Khandelwal (Indian writer)
• Anil Kapoor (Indian actor)
• Anil Karaer (Turkish footballer)
• Anil Karanjai (Indian artist)
• Anil Kaul (badminton player from Canada)
• Anil Kumar (film director from India)
• Anil Kumar Mandal (Nepalese cricketer)