Nepali boy name
Ananda name meaning
आनन्द
Say it: AA-nand/aːnʌnd/
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #248
Meaning of Ananda
Bliss, joy, happiness.
नेपालीमा: आनन्द संस्कृत शब्द हो, जसको अर्थ परम सुख, खुसी वा हर्ष हुन्छ।
About the name Ananda
For a name centred on happiness, Ananda offers the Sanskrit meanings bliss, joy and happiness. That simple meaning gives it a warm, cheerful feeling without needing an elaborate story. Although written with six letters, its pronunciation is AA-nand, beginning with an open sound and closing firmly. Ananda stands at #248 among boy names in our sample, making it common. Parents considering the spelling may also like Anand, Aanand or Aananda. Say each aloud alongside your surname to see which written form feels right.
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Ananda at a glance
| Name | Ananda |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | आनन्द also अनन्द, अनंदा |
| Gender | Used mostly for boys in our data |
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit |
| Commonly used in | Hindu tradition, Buddhist tradition |
| Starts with | A · अ |
| Length | 6 letters · 2 syllables · 3 akshar |
| Popularity | #248 among boy names (24 people in our sample) |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s community, religion or caste.
Other spellings of Ananda
Nepali names are romanized in many ways. These are the same name spelled differently:
Famous people named Ananda
- Ananda Prasad Dhungana · b. 1950
Member of Parliament of Nepal
- Ananda Mohan Bhattarai · b. 1959
Nepalese judge
- Ananda Prasad Pokharel
politician
- Ananda Prasad Pokhrel
Member of Parliament of Nepal
Boy names with a similar meaning
- Santosh♂सन्तोषContentment, satisfaction, happiness
- Binod♂विनोदJoy, amusement, playfulness
- Ashok♂अशोकWithout sorrow
- Pramod♂प्रमोदDelight, joy, happiness
- Kushal♂कुशलSkilful, clever and capable
- Ranjan♂रञ्जनDelighting, pleasing
- Utsav♂उत्सवFestival, celebration
- Raman♂रमणDelightful, pleasing
- Utsab♂उत्सवFestival, celebration
- Prashanna♂प्रसन्नPleased, cheerful, gracious
- Prasanna♂प्रसन्नPleased, cheerful, gracious
- Madhu♂♀मधुHoney
Names that sound like Ananda
Ananda in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐁𑐣𑐣𑑂𑐡 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒂𑒢𑒢𑓂𑒠 |
| Bengali | আনন্দ |
| Gujarati | આનન્દ |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀆𑀦𑀦𑁆𑀤 |
| IAST romanization | ānand |
FAQ about the name Ananda
What is the meaning of Ananda?
Ananda means: Bliss, joy, happiness. (नेपालीमा: आनन्द)
Is Ananda a boy or girl name?
Used mostly for boys in our data.
How do you write Ananda in Nepali?
Ananda is written आनन्द in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written अनन्द or अनंदा.
How do you pronounce Ananda?
Ananda is pronounced AA-nand (IPA: /aːnʌnd/).
What is the origin of the name Ananda?
Ananda is of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Ananda?
Ananda ranks #248 among boy names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.
Famous people named Ananda?
Notable people named Ananda include Ananda Prasad Dhungana (Member of Parliament of Nepal); Ananda Mohan Bhattarai (Nepalese judge); Ananda Prasad Pokharel (politician).
What are other spellings of Ananda?
Other spellings of Ananda: Anand, Aanand, Aananda.