What origin is the name Anshuman?

Anshuman comes from Indian naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good sister names for Anshuman?

Names from the same indian tradition pair naturally with Anshuman — for example Sara, Kiara, Anaya. You can browse more on our indian names page.

What is the rashi of the name Anshuman?

Anshuman starts with the syllable “A” (अ), which traditionally belongs to Krittika nakshatra, pada 1, in Mesh rashi (Aries). This is based on the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable.

Anshuman

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Anshuman

Anshuman

Boy

Indian

3 syllables

Anshuman is an Indian boy's name meaning "The sun.", Rashi Mesh.

The meaning of Anshuman is "The sun." — a boy name of Indian origin. At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Rashi: Mesh
Nakshatra: krittika (A)
Origin: Indian
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Last updated 22 October 2026.

Meaning

The sun.

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Quick answers about Anshuman

What does Anshuman mean?

Anshuman is a boy name of Indian origin meaning "The sun.".

How popular is Anshuman?

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Sister names that go with Anshuman

Sara Kiara Anaya Mira Myra Anika

Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: A (अ)
Rashi: Mesh (Aries)
Nakshatra: Krittika, pada 1
Name number: 3

By tradition, names starting with “A” suit babies born in Krittika nakshatra (pada 1), which falls in Mesh rashi. This is read from the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable. The name number uses Chaldean numerology.