What Does the Name Anil Mean
The name Anil comes from Hinduism roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Anil below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Anil Name Meaning
Hinduism, Indian, Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Punjabi, Gujarati, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, NepaliDerived from Sanskrit अनिल (anila) "air, wind". This is another name of Vayu, the Hindu god of the wind.
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