Meaning & History
Anupama (Devanagari: अनुपमा) is a Hindu feminine given name of Sanskrit origin. It is the feminine form of Anupam, which itself derives from the Sanskrit word अनुपम (anupama) meaning "incomparable" or "matchless". The name thus carries connotations of uniqueness and excellence.
Notable Bearers
Several notable Indian women bear the name Anupama across various fields. In the arts, Anupama Bhagwat (born 1974) is a renowned sitar player, while Anupama Chopra (born 1967) is an influential writer and film critic. The name is also found in music with playback singers like Anupama Deshpande (born 1953) and Anupama Mukti from Bangladesh. In sports, Anupama Gokhale (born 1969) is a chess player, and in entertainment, actresses such as Anupama Kumar (born 1974), Anupama Verma (born 1965), and Anupama Parameswaran (born 1996) have gained recognition.
- Meaning: Incomparable, matchless
- Origin: Sanskrit
- Type: Feminine given name
- Related Name: Anupam
- Usage Regions: India, Nepal, Bangladesh
Sources: Wikipedia — Anupama (given name)