How do you pronounce Ananda?

Ananda is pronounced ah-NAHN-dah.

What is the origin of Ananda?

Ananda is of Sanskrit origin, from Hindu culture.

Gender-neutral name Sanskrit origin Multiple tradition

ah-NAHN-dah · 6 letters · 3 syllables

What it means

joy, happiness

Language

Sanskrit

Culture

Hindu

Religion

Multiple

Style era

timeless

Themes

joy · classic

2024 rank#—

2024 births6

Peak year2002

First appeared1968

Total US births1,735

Source: US Social Security Administration national records, 1880-2024.

Common nicknames

Anu

Alternate spellings

AnandAananda

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Ananda was a chief disciple of the Buddha