Ananda

Variation of Anand, Sanskrit

"happiness, bliss"

Ananda Origin and Meaning

The name Ananda is a boy's name meaning "happiness, bliss".

Ananda is historically a masculine Sanskrit name — a form of Anand — but the A ending and similarity to Amanda give it a feminine flavor in the English-speaking world. In fact, it is currently used more often among baby girls in the US.

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