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//ɑː.ˈnʌn.dɑː// ☸
“Pure bliss — the Buddha's closest companion carried this name”
Bliss, supreme happiness, joy
*root → sanskrit → ananda → Ananda
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Grounded, reliable, and practical. They represent stability and the foundation upon which great things are built.
Root
nand
bliss, supreme joy
Classical Sanskrit
Ananda
Bliss, supreme happiness, joy
Modern Usage
Ananda
One of the most beloved names in Indian families today.
Personality Traits
Grounded, reliable, and practical. They represent stability and the foundation upon which great things are built.
Script
आनन्द
Sanskrit
Root Word
nand
bliss, supreme joy
Syllable Breakdown
A-nan-da
3 syllables
Did You Know?
Ananda was the Buddha's personal attendant for 25 years and had perfect memory. After the Buddha's death, Ananda recited every single sermon from memory — creating the entire Sutta Pitaka.
Popularity
Moderate
A beloved name in Indian families
Syllables
3 Beats
/ɑː.ˈnʌn.dɑː/
Personality
The Blissful
Grounded, reliable, and practical
Rarity
Common
Sanskrit