Names That Mean Bliss
By Nameberry
Updated Thu Nov 30 2023
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- Anand
Origin:
SanskritMeaning:
"happiness, bliss"Description:
A strong sounding name with a joyful meaning.
- Ananda
Origin:
HindiMeaning:
"bliss"Description:
Genuine Indian name some parents turn to as an Amanda alternative; also connected to a network of spiritual communities.
- Nirvana
Origin:
SanskritMeaning:
"place of great bliss"Description:
Well, parents are naming their children Eden and Heaven...so why not?
- Ananda
Origin:
Variation of Anand, SanskritMeaning:
"happiness, bliss"Description:
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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