There are multiple origins and translations for the name Anahit:
1. Armenian (Անահիտ) name comes from Persian (آناهیتا) which actually means - "immaculate".
2. Comes from the ancient Greek ; word (ἀναιδής) [anaidís] and interpretation is - "cheeky; cocky; impudence".
3. Derivative form of the name Ann/Hannah semantics - "delectation, enjoyment; boon".
Anahit - the daughter or wife of Aramazd. Anahit was the most loved and honored Armenian goddess. She was mother-goddess. Anahit was sculptured with the child on her hands` with specific hair style of Armenians mothers or women and was called "Great Lady Anahit". Ancient Armenians believed that Armenian world was existing by Anahit's will. Anahit was the cult of maternity and fertility. Anahit-worships were established in Eriza avan (region) and in Armavir, Artashat and Ashtishat cities. A mountain in Sophene district was known as Anahit's throne (Athor Anahta). In Hellenistic era Anahit was identified with Greek Artemis.
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