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Anand: Meaning & Origin

Anand is a boy name of Thai origin meaning “Blissful; happiness. Ananda is also the name of one of the Buddha's closest disciples, representing joy and enlightenment. (variant of Ananda)”. It's a unique and uncommon choice for parents seeking something distinctive. With 2 syllables, it's short and easy to say.

Pronunciation

ah-NAND

Phonetic spelling

Popularity

29/100 Score

This name ranks in the top 71% of popular names.

Nicknames

Ana

Popularity Trend

Popularity Trend

38%
34
2010
21
Current
#41
Rank

* Popularity data based on national birth records and trends

Middle Name Ideas

  • Anand James
  • Anand Alexander
  • Anand William
  • Anand Thomas

Variants & Alternate Spellings of Anand