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Ananda: Meaning & Origin

Ananda 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.”. It's a unique and uncommon choice for parents seeking something distinctive. With 3 syllables, it's elegant and melodic.

Pronunciation

ah-NAN-dah

Phonetic spelling

Popularity

39/100 Score

This name ranks in the top 61% of popular names.

Nicknames

NanaAnan

Popularity Trend

Popularity Trend

25%
51
2010
38
Current
#32
Rank

* Popularity data based on national birth records and trends

Middle Name Ideas

  • Ananda Chai
  • Ananda Sakda
  • Ananda Nok

Famous Namesakes

  • Ananda Mahidol (King Rama VIII)