Anand name meaning

✍ Updated on: March 8th, 2023

Gender: Boy

Origin: Sanskrit

Usage: Assamese, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Sanskrit, Sikh, Tamil, Telugu, Indian, Bengali and Oriya

Pronunciation: pronunciation of Anand

UH-nund

Meaning: Joy, Happiness, Bliss, One who is Blissful, Delightful and Always Merry and Full of Smiles

Rashi: Mesha

Nakshatra: Krittika

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What does Anand mean?
Variations of Anand
How popular is Anand?
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Similar Names to Anand
Sibling Names for Anand
Famous People Named Anand
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What does Anand mean?

Anand means Joy, Happiness, Bliss, One who is Blissful, Delightful or Always Merry and Full of Smiles is used especially in Hindi, Tamil, Bengali, Telugu, Gujarati, Oriya, Indian, Assamese, Sanskrit, Malayalam, Sikh, Kannada and Marathi and a baby boy name is originated from Sanskrit.

How do I pronounce Anand?

One syllabled Anand is most commonly pronounced as UH-nund. The pronunciation choose to emphasis on first UH syllable. Some people pronounce it as a-na-nd.

Variants of Anand

Ananda, Anda

Names that rhyme with Anand

How popular is the name Anand?

Anand is a familiar baby name in United States, it has been in use since 1966 and was able to reach the top 2000 names. In 1980, it ranked 1226th when 56 boy were named Anand.

Over 1737 babies in United States have been named Anand. The first name is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales, although it has been in use since 1996 but could not make beyond the top 900.

Over 262 babies in England and Wales have been named Anand. In France, it has been in use since 1982 and peaked in 1982 when it ranked 2424th.

Anand is a rare baby name in Ireland where it may not be used now since it isn't seen since 2009.

However things change on global perspective, Anand is extremely popular in India where every 1 in 2000 have the name. Also the baby name is popular in Nepal and United Arab Emirates.

At least, 660000 people globally have been given the name as per our estimate.

Year	Rank	Births
2018	3495	31
2017	3563	30
2016	3419	32
2015	3502	31
2014	3288	33

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Anand in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
Countries	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	116	265	5	0
	76	6	25	0

Here's what numbers has to say about Anand

You love life and life loves you. You are enthusiastic, always do something productive, however, you lack creativity. In order to refuel your soul with creativity, travel, or do something unusual for you. You have a sharp focus and nothing slips your eye. Believe it or not, people's stupidity and superficial attitude towards life can inspire you like nothing else can. You think a lot and it makes you sick sometimes.

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Natesh - Of Sanskrit origin, Natesh is a baby boy name, Natesh means "Destroyer or King" is used in Indian and Tamil
Harshika - Of Sanskrit origin, Outlandish and Contemporary Harshika is a baby girl name, dominantly used in Oriya and Kannada, Harshika means "Full of Happiness, Joyful or One who Gives Happiness"

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Sibling Names for Anand

Choosing a name for your newborn can be a daunting task, especially when you are looking for the perfect name to complement your first child's name. If you have named your first child Anand and are looking for sibling names that go well with it, we have compiled a list of 20 delightful names that are sure to make your baby naming process much easier!

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Famous people named Anand

Anand Yadav, Marathi writer from Maharashtra, India
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Anand Panyarachun, was Thailand's Prime Minister twice: once between 1991–1992 and again during the latter half of 1992
Anand Lal Shimpi, former tech journalist and American businessman
Anand Tucker, film director and producer based in London
Anand Patwardhan, Indian documentary filmmaker
Anand Bakshi, popular Indian poet and lyricist
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Anand Singh, Fijian lawyer and former politician of Indian descent

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Anand Naidoo, South African anchor and correspondent for CGTN America based
Anand Kumar, Indian mathematician
Anand Amritraj, former Indian tennis player and businessman
Anand Jain, Indian business executive
Anand Sharma, Indian politician and former Union Cabinet Minister in charge of Commerce and Industry and Textiles
Anand Jon, Indian-born American celebrity fashion designer
Anand Gandhi, Indian filmmaker, entrepreneur, media producer
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Anand Modak was an acclaimed composer and music director at the Marathi theater and theater, known for his experimental style.
Anand Chitragupth is the composer of movie Chhupa Rustam: A Musical Thriller

In 2009 drama movie, Simplemente Ruben Dario, Anand Bhatt played Ruben Dario.
In 1999, Anand Abhyankar portrayed the role of N in drama and mystery movie Ratra Aarambh.
Anand Narula played small role of N in 1973 flick Ek Naav Kinare Do.

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