Find out how popular the first name Annasha has been for the last 1 years (from 1994 to 1994) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Annasha by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Annasha is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 1994, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Annasha.

The history of the first name Annasha

The name Annasha has its origins in Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that dates back to the 2nd millennium BCE. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "anasha," which means "eternal" or "imperishable." The name likely emerged among ancient Hindu communities in the Indian subcontinent during the Vedic period, which spanned from around 1500 BCE to 600 BCE.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Annasha can be found in the Rigveda, a collection of Vedic Sanskrit hymns that is considered one of the oldest extant texts in any Indo-European language. In the Rigveda, the name is mentioned in a hymn dedicated to the Vedic deity Indra, who is praised for his imperishable (anasha) strength and power.

During the medieval period, the name Annasha gained popularity among Hindu communities across South Asia, particularly in regions where Sanskrit was widely studied and used as a scholarly language. Several notable historical figures bore this name, including Annasha Bhatta, a renowned Sanskrit grammarian and philosopher who lived in the 7th century CE.

Another prominent bearer of the name was Annasha Devi, a 16th-century Hindu queen who ruled over the princely state of Golconda (now part of Telangana, India). She is renowned for her patronage of the arts and her efforts to promote the study of Sanskrit literature and philosophy.

In the 18th century, Annasha Shastri was a celebrated Indian scholar and poet who composed numerous works in Sanskrit, including the epic poem "Anasha-Ramayana," which retold the ancient Hindu epic Ramayana from a philosophical perspective.

The name Annasha also found its way into Buddhist traditions, with Annasha Thera being a revered Buddhist monk and scholar who lived in the 5th century CE. He is credited with establishing several monasteries and contributing to the spread of Buddhism across Southeast Asia.

While the name Annasha is not as common today as it was in ancient and medieval times, it continues to be used by some Hindu communities, particularly those with strong ties to Sanskrit and Vedic traditions. The name's association with concepts of eternity and imperishability have made it a popular choice for parents seeking a name with deep spiritual and philosophical significance.

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