Meaning: Joy; bliss
The story
Anand is an Indian form of Sanskrit ānanda, joy or bliss. Its meaning is simple and expansive, with a long spiritual history.
Nicknames
- Anu
Spellings & variants
- Ananda
Popularity
Rare gem
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
Style
Origins
Anand comes from Sanskrit and Hindi.
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