Nanda
Hinduism · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Nanda
The name Nanda means "joy" or "bliss" and derives from Sanskrit, where it is rooted in the verb "nand" meaning to rejoice or delight.
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Etymology
The name Nanda means "joy" or "bliss" and derives from Sanskrit, where it is rooted in the verb "nand" meaning to rejoice or delight. It is primarily used in Hindu and Buddhist cultures, with historical significance including Lord Krishna's foster father Nanda in Hindu mythology and various Buddhist monks and scholars bearing the name.
Nanda currently ranks #8,877 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1976.
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