Anam

AH-nahm'AH-nahm'2 syllables
🇸🇦Arabic
Serene

MEANING

Blessing

ORIGIN

Islamic

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Arabic root 'nʿm' meaning 'to bestow favor or blessing'

CULTURAL NOTES

In Islamic culture, names with positive meanings like 'blessing' are often chosen to convey good fortune.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Used historically in Arabic-speaking regions as a given name with positive connotations.

🇵🇰Urdu
Mellifluous

MEANING

Present

ORIGIN

South Asian

ETYMOLOGY

From Persian influences in Urdu, meaning 'gift' or 'present'

CULTURAL NOTES

In South Asia, names with meanings like 'gift' are considered auspicious.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Commonly used in Urdu-speaking communities, reflecting cultural exchanges between Persian and South Asian societies.

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FAQs About Anam

The name Anam means "blessing" in Arabic, "present" in Urdu.
Anam has Islamic and South Asian origins. Derived from the Arabic root 'nʿm' meaning 'to bestow favor or blessing'
Anam is pronounced AH-nahm (AH-nahm). It has 2 syllables.
On Naymt, every name is color-coded by gender: green indicates a "masculine" name (one that has only ever appeared in the boys' top 1000 since 1880), purple indicates a "feminine" name (only in the girls' top 1000), and yellow indicates a "neutral" name (one that has appeared in the top 1000 for both genders at some point in history).
Popular nicknames for Anam include Ana, Nam.
Sibling name ideas that pair well with Anam include Aria, Samir, Liam, Zara.
The most common spelling is Anam. Alternative spellings include Annam, Anem.