Boy name
Anang name meaning
“god of love; bodiless”
Anang is a masculine name commonly linked to Sanskrit anaṅga, meaning “bodiless”. That word is an epithet of Kama, the god of love, giving the name its connection with the love deity. This Sanskrit derivation does not account for every use of Anang as a nickname.
What does Anang mean?
God of love; bodiless
In Indonesian: dewa cinta; tanpa tubuh
Origin and cultural usage of Anang
It can be connected with Sanskrit anaṅga, 'bodiless', an epithet of Kama, the god of love. This does not explain every use of Anang as a nickname.
How to pronounce Anang
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /anaŋ/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦤꦁ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮃᮔᮀ |
Is Anang a boy’s name?
Yes, Anang is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Anang ranks #355 among boy names in our data sample (57 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Anang
Famous people named Anang
- Anang Hermansyah · b. 1969
- Anang Ma'ruf · b. 1976
- Anang Ardiansyah · b. 1938
- Anang Iskandar · b. 1958
- Anang Abdul Rivai
- Anang Dachlan Djauhari · b. 1938
- Anang Revandoko · b. 1965
- Anang S. Achmadi · b. 2000
- Anang Sumpena
- Anang Syakhfiani · b. 1960
- Anang Adenansi · b. 1938
- Anang Dwitono · b. 1962
FAQ about the name Anang
What is the meaning of Anang?
Anang means god of love; bodiless. It can be connected with Sanskrit anaṅga, 'bodiless', an epithet of Kama, the god of love. This does not explain every use of Anang as a nickname.
Is Anang a boy’s name?
Yes, Anang is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Anang have?
Anang has 2 syllables (A-nang) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Anang?
Anang ranks #355 among boy names in our data sample (57 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Anang?
Notable people named Anang include Anang Hermansyah, Anang Ma'ruf, Anang Ardiansyah.
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