Change of heart... Anoushka, Anahita

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We decided to scrap the names Rohini / Ruhini, as DH and I think these might be too old fashioned/ traditional. We might revisit them again but for now we are considering other options.
What do you think of Anoushka and Anahita?
Any similar name suggestions along those lines, Modern with a bit of an edge?
Thanks! :)

I really like Anahita. Persian Goddess, is it fertility?

I also like Afia

Do you like the meaning of Anoushka?

@HeelsHandbagPerfumeCoffee I think so! I’ve also seen it on some Indian baby names lists, not sure whether it’s Persian, Indian or both?
I’ve also seen Anoushka having Russian meaning.. I’m after an Indian name, nice to see that they have links to other cultures as well

@NavyBerry I’ve seen several meanings for it but the Hindi meaning which I love is “one who fulfils their aspirations and goals”

Love Anoushka.

Love Anoushka

How about Radhika?

Anoushka 100%!

Anoushka is nice but kind of overdone, it’s popular

One of the loveliest people I ever knew was an Anoushka. Beautiful, beautiful name.

Not a big fan of anoushka, nothing really wrong with it. What about avalie or friya?

Sorry thought you were looking for Persian names 🤦‍♀️

Anoushka is nice.
Sasha? I know a cool, edgy one of Indian background.

Anoushka definitely. , I don’t know of any children called this , only ever known one , who is in her late twenties.

I like Anoushka.

I teach an Anisha

Anoushka's lovely.
Not so keen on Anahita. I don't think it's pretty and it feels awkward to say...I want to take a gulp of breath afterwards!

Thank you for all the feedback! :)
@Babyfg I didn’t know that Anoushka was also a Persian name, what does it mean?

I’m getting a bit thrown off by the very strong association to Russian culture, although I have heard of so many Indian girls having the name Anoushka... I wonder if it definitely has links to Sanskrit 🤔 Or should I just consider purely Sanskrit names like Avisha, Amisha, Anisha etc (seem so boring compared to Anoushka)

I googled it's meaning which seems to vary.
One says "One with no master".
"Everlasting light"
"Light in darkness/destroyer of darkness"
Apparently of Indian origin but also mentioned as Greek origin

And when I googled it, I also found Anaisha which apparently means special or peaceful

Anoushka is lovely.

Anoushka as an Indian girl name, yes. I know a child called Anoushka her parents are Indian

I know a 45 year old Anoushka. She's British and her family are from India. I also know a 16 year old Anoushka from an Ashkenazi (Eastern European) Jewish London-based family. It's a striking name. Both Anoushkas are often called Nush as a nickname.

Rabia

Anishka?

I like Anouk a lot