Nandi
Sanskrit · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Nandi
Nandi derives from Sanskrit meaning "joy" or "delight," with linguistic roots in the Sanskrit word "nand" (नंद).
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Etymology
Nandi derives from Sanskrit meaning "joy" or "delight," with linguistic roots in the Sanskrit word "nand" (नंद). The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, where it holds religious significance as the name of Shiva's sacred bull mount in Hindu mythology.
Nandi currently ranks #7,046 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1991.
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