Anum
Girl name · 12 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Anum: 12 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 5 births in 2010.
Anum is a name of Arabic origin, meaning "blessing" or "grace," and is a common variant of Anam, which carries the same gentle sense of divine favour. In Scotland, the name has been given to baby girls since at least the early 2000s, reflecting the country's multicultural tapestry. Notable bearers include Anum Qayyum, a Scottish actress best known for her role as Noor in the BBC soap River City, and Anum Khan, a Scottish boxer who has competed at a high level. While there are no major places named directly after a bearer, the name's root shares its meaning with the Arabic word ni'mah, used in many Islamic contexts. A further note: Anum is also a place name in parts of West Africa, though that connection is unrelated to the given name's etymology.
Girl 3 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20105 babies
- Latest (2015)
- #8063 babies
- Total births
- 12since 1993
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y