Anand

हिन्दी:अननद·ગુજરાતી:અનનદ

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Rising sun, dawn of joy

About the name

Anand is a beloved boy name of Sanskrit origin meaning 'Rising sun, dawn of joy'.

What is the meaning of the name Anand?: Anand means "Rising sun, dawn of joy". It is a traditional boy name of Sanskrit origin.
What is the Rashi (zodiac sign) for Anand?: The Rashi (zodiac sign) for Anand is Mesha.
What is the Nakshatra and Pada for Anand?: The Nakshatra for Anand is Krittika.
How is Anand written in Hindi and Gujarati scripts?: हिन्दी (Devanagari): अननद · ગુજરાતી (Gujarati): અનનદ

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