Nandan
/ˈnʌn.dən/noun
A masculine given name of Sanskrit origin, also used as a surname, associated with joy and delight.
Did you know?In Sanskrit mythology, Nandana is the celestial garden of Indra, a paradise whose name comes from the same root meaning “to delight” or “bring joy.”
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European (uncertain)
PIE
*nand-
“A proposed Indo-European root associated with joy or delight; its reconstruction is debated.”
Vedic Sanskrit
Sanskrit
nand-
“To rejoice, be pleased, or delight.”
Classical Sanskrit
Sanskrit
nandana
“Delighting, joyful, or bringing pleasure; also a name for Indra’s celestial garden.”
Ancient India
Sanskrit
Nandan
“A masculine personal name formed from the same joy-related root, broadly understood as joyful or delighting.”
Medieval and Modern South Asia
Hindi/Bengali and other Indic languages
Nandan
“A male given name and surname derived from Sanskrit usage.”
Modern English
English
Nandan
“A borrowed personal name used in English-language contexts.”