A goad or hook used to guide elephants
In Sanskrit, an ankush is a sharp tool or hook used by mahouts to handle and train elephants. It is a significant symbol in Indian culture and iconography, often depicted as an attribute of the Hindu deity Ganesha, representing the power to control one's desires and obstacles.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Ankush in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Indian film actor and producer
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