Anshuman

Anshuman or Anshumaan is a given name and surname of Indian origin. Anshuman is a popular Indian name that has been used for centuries. Anshuman means Surya (sun) also the name is derived from two Sanskrit words, "Anshu" and "Maan."  Anshu means rays (or rays of the Sun), while Maan means the one that carries it or contains it (e.g. Shaktimaan means someone with shakti or power). Therefore, Anshuman means bearer of sun rays i.e. Sun. This is a unique name (not in the top 1000 newborn names in the US in 2021). 

People with that name include:

Surname

 Karan Anshuman (born 1980), Indian film writer, director, and producer

Given name

 Anshuman Bhagat (born 1996), Indian writer
 Anshuman Bhagawati (born 1978), Indian cricketer
 Anshuman Gaekwad (1952–2024), Indian cricketer and coach
 Anshuman Gaur (born 1974), Indian civil servant
 Anshuman Gautam (born 1994), Indian cricketer
 Anshuman Jain (1963–2022), Indian-born British business executive
 Anshuman Jha (born 1986), Indian film and theatre actor
 Anshuman Joshi (born 1996), Indian actor in Marathi cinema
 Anshuman Mohanty (born 1986), Indian politician, engineer, entrepreneur and former information technician
 Anshuman Nandi (born ), Indian drummer and child actor
 Anshuman Pandey (born 1975), Indian cricketer
 Anshuman Rath (born 1997), Hong Kong cricketer
 Anshuman Singh (cricketer) (born 1999), Indian cricketer
 Anshuman Singh (politician) (1935–2021), Indian judge and state governor
 Anshuman Tiwari (born 1974), Indian journalist and editor
 Anshuman Vichare (born 1975), Indian actor, director, producer and television personality

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