Anand - Meaning of Anand

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[ 2 syll. a-nan(d), an-a-nd ] The baby boy name Anand is pronounced as aa-NAEND †. Anand is largely used in the Indian language and it is derived from Sanskrit origins. The name is of the meaning happiness. The name was borne by a god in Hindu mythology. The name Ananda (Indian) is the female equivalent of Anand.

Ananda (Indian), Anando, Anant, Ananth, and Annand are variants of Anand.

Nand (pet form) is another variant of Anand.

See also the related form, Anandita (Indian).

See also the related categories, god, happiness (joy), and sanskrit.

Anand is unusual as a baby name for boys. It is not listed in the top 1000 names.

Baby names that sound like Anand include Ahmaad, Ahmad, Ahmaud, Ahmed, Ahmet, Amadée, Amahd, Amed, Amied, Amit, Amjed, Amund, Amyd, Amyt, Ananth, Andi, Andie, Andy, Antay, and Anthoy.

† English pronunciation for Anand: AA as in "odd (AA.D)" ; N as in "knee (N.IY)" ; AE as in "at (AE.T)" ; D as in "day (D.EY)"