Anahid
/AA-N-AA-HH-IY-D/
Immaculate purity and sacred waters, from Anahid, the Persian form of the ancient Iranian divinity Anahita, goddess of the waters, fertility and wisdom, whose name means the spotless one. Still used as a feminine name, it carries grace, purity and a flowing, sacred beauty.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Anahid is a Muslim girl name of Persian origin, meaning “Immaculate purity and sacred waters, from Anahid, the Persian form of the ancient Iranian divinity Anahita, goddess of the waters, fertility and wisdom, whose name means the spotless one. Still used as a feminine name, it carries grace, purity and a flowing, sacred beauty.”. It also appears in Zoroastrian tradition.
Anahid is a girl's name of Persian origin, traditionally used in Muslim families. The name means "Immaculate purity and sacred waters, from Anahid, the Persian form of the ancient Iranian divinity Anahita, goddess of the waters, fertility and wisdom, whose name means the spotless one. Still used as a feminine name, it carries grace, purity and a flowing, sacred beauty." and belongs to the Divine cluster — names rooted in sacred meaning and spiritual tradition.
Beyond its Muslim heritage, Anahid is also used in Zoroastrian traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.
Common among Other, Persian families, Anahid carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
Anahid's roots in Arabic & Islamic tradition
Anahid carries meaning rooted in Arabic and the wider Islamic tradition (Persian) — “Immaculate purity and sacred waters, from Anahid, the Persian form of the ancient Iranian divinity Anahita, goddess of the waters, fertility and wisdom, whose name means the spotless one. Still used as a feminine name, it carries grace, purity and a flowing, sacred beauty.”. Many Muslim families weigh a name's root meaning and the values it carries.
NameRoot shows you the depth. See Anahid's Arabic roots, the values it carries, and how it scores for your family.
See Anahid's full reading →What does Anahid's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Anahid resonates in either tradition.
Anahid's destiny number is 1 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Anahid's full reading →
Does Anahid go with your family's names?
Anahid breaks into 6 sounds: /AA-N-AA-HH-IY-D/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Anahid sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Anahid beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Anahid — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
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Common questions about Anahid
What does the name Anahid mean?
Anahid means "Immaculate purity and sacred waters, from Anahid, the Persian form of the ancient Iranian divinity Anahita, goddess of the waters, fertility and wisdom, whose name means the spotless one. Still used as a feminine name, it carries grace, purity and a flowing, sacred beauty.." It is a girl name of Persian origin, traditionally used in Muslim families.
Is Anahid a boy or girl name?
Anahid is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Anahid?
Anahid is of Persian origin, used in Muslim, Zoroastrian traditions, commonly among Other, Persian families.
Is Anahid a Muslim name?
Yes. Anahid is a girl name traditionally used in Muslim families, of Persian origin. It also appears in Zoroastrian tradition.
What does Anahid mean in Persian?
Anahid originates from Persian, where it means "Immaculate purity and sacred waters, from Anahid, the Persian form of the ancient Iranian divinity Anahita, goddess of the waters, fertility and wisdom, whose name means the spotless one. Still used as a feminine name, it carries grace, purity and a flowing, sacred beauty.."
What are common nicknames for Anahid?
Common short forms of Anahid include Anahi, Anah.
What is the numerology of Anahid?
Anahid has a Pythagorean destiny number of 1 — leadership and pioneering spirit.
Is Anahid an Islamic name?
Yes. Anahid is an Arabic girl name meaning "Immaculate purity and sacred waters, from Anahid, the Persian form of the ancient Iranian divinity Anahita, goddess of the waters, fertility and wisdom, whose name means the spotless one. Still used as a feminine name, it carries grace, purity and a flowing, sacred beauty.", widely used in Muslim families, including Other and Persian communities.
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