Anand
/əˈnɑːnd/noun
A masculine given name of Sanskrit origin meaning joy or bliss.
Did you know?In Buddhism, Ānanda was the Buddha’s cousin and devoted attendant, traditionally remembered as the monk who preserved many of the Buddha’s teachings.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European or early Indo-Iranian
PIE/Indo-Iranian
*nand-
“A reconstructed root associated with rejoicing or delight; its earliest form is uncertain.”
Ancient Sanskrit
Sanskrit
ānanda
“Joy, happiness, bliss, or spiritual rapture.”
5th Century BCE onward
Pali
Ānanda
“Bliss; also the personal name of Ānanda, the Buddha’s cousin and attendant.”
Medieval India
Sanskrit/Prakrit
Ānand
“A personal name meaning joy or bliss, used across Indian religious and cultural traditions.”
Modern English
English
Anand
“An established South Asian masculine given name, usually interpreted as joy or bliss.”