Anand
Meaning of Anand
Anand is a male name with Indian (Hindi) origin. It is pronounced as uh-NAHND (/əˈnɑːnd/). The name Anand is also spelled as Ananda. In the United States of America, it has been given to newborn boys for several decades. The popularity of the name fluctuated over the years, with its highest rank being 1226 in the year 1980. In recent years, it has consistently ranked around the 3000 mark. Anand carries positive associations and connotations, as it means "bliss" or "happiness" in Hindi. This makes it a meaningful and uplifting choice for parents who wish to bestow their child with a name that represents joy and contentment.
Pronunciation
Indian (Hindi)
- Pronunced as uh-NAHND (/əˈnɑːnd/)
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Notable People Named Anand
| Anand Kumar is an Indian Mathematics educator known for the Super 30 programme, which provides coaching to underprivileged students for IIT entrance exams, and has received recognition from Time magazine and the Government of India. |
| Anand Gopal Mahindra is an Indian billionaire businessman and the chairman of the Mumbai-based business conglomerate, Mahindra Group, which operates in a wide range of industries. |
| Sir Anand Satyanand, a former lawyer and judge, served as the 19th Governor-General of New Zealand from 2006 to 2011. |
| Anand Patwardhan is an Indian documentary filmmaker known for his socio-political, human rights-oriented films that explore religious fundamentalism, sectarianism, casteism, nuclear nationalism, and unsustainable development in India. |
| Anand Bakshi was a renowned Indian poet and lyricist, known for his numerous Filmfare Award nominations and wins. |
| Anand Jain is an Indian business executive with 30 years of experience, known for his expertise in real estate, finance, and capital markets, and as the Chairman of Jai Corp Limited. |
| Anand Kumar Bachhawat is an Indian geneticist, biochemist, and professor known for his studies on microbial genetics and his role as the dean of faculty at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Mohali. |
| Anand Tummala, also known as T. Anand, is a cricketer who represents the United States. |
| Anand Amritraj is a former Indian tennis player and businessman who achieved success in the Davis Cup alongside his brother Vijay Amritraj. |
| Anand Raaj Anand is a renowned Indian composer, lyricist, and playback singer in the Hindi film industry, known for his nomination for the Best Music Director Filmfare Award for Kaante (2003). |
| Anand Mahadevan is an Indian-Canadian writer and recipient of the Honour of Distinction from the Dayne Ogilvie Prize for LGBT writers in 2013. |
| Anand Shankar is a successful Indian film director and screenwriter known for his work in Tamil cinema, with notable films like Arima Nambi, Iru Mugan, and NOTA. |
| Anand Babla was a Fijian politician of Indian descent who served as a member of the National Farmers Union and Fiji Labour Party, representing the Tavua constituency from 1992 to 2006. |
| Anand Yalvigi is a former Indian cricketer known for his right-hand batting and right-arm off break bowling, with a career spanning 29 First-class cricket matches and 14 List A matches. |
| Anand Singh Dangi was a member of the Haryana Legislative Assembly from the Indian National Congress representing the Meham Vidhan Sabha Constituency in Haryana. |
