| Pronunciation | [aːˈnənd̪] |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Language(s) | Several Indo-Aryan and Dravidian languages |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Sanskrit |
| Meaning | Happiness, also another name of Lord shiva |
| Region of origin | India |
| Other names | |
| Alternative spelling | Ananda |
| Variant form(s) | Annand, Aanand |
Anand (pronounced [aːˈnənd̪]) is a name of Indian origin, derived from the Sanskrit abstract noun आनन्द (ānanda), which means happiness or joy.[citation needed]