Anusha

Meaning of Anusha

The name Anusha is a feminine appellation of classical Sanskrit provenance, etymologically rooted in the term anuṣā, which denotes “dawn” or “first light.” In Hindi usage it is articulated as ah-NOO-shuh (/ʌˈnuʃə/), reflecting a two-syllable trochaic stress pattern. As a given name, it conveys associations of renewal and illumination, underscoring an analytical linkage to beginnings and nascent potential. Within the United States, Anusha has maintained a rarefied presence: in 2024, eight newborn girls bore the name, situating it at rank 942 in national birth statistics. Over the past three decades its frequency has fluctuated modestly—peaking briefly in the late 1980s and early 2000s—yet it has consistently remained outside the top 800, indicating a stable but infrequent adoption among Anglo-American cohorts. This measured persistence highlights both its distinctiveness and its gradual integration into a broader, multicultural naming landscape.

Pronunciation

Indian (Hindi)

• Pronunced as ah-NOO-shuh (/ʌˈnuʃə/)

• Anika
• Anaya
• Anisha
• Anjali
• Anushka
• Ananya