Anahita
Girl name · Persian · pronounced ah-nah-HEE-tah
Verified name
What does Anahita mean?
Pure, goddess of water and wisdom
Origin and language
Persian
Language family: Persian
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 935 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is uncommon. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 3035 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Ana, Anita
Variant: Anahit
Related: Nahid
Using Anahita across cultures
Ancient Persian goddess of waters.
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