Nityanand
Nityanand is a Hindu boy name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Eternal bliss”.
| Meaning | Eternal bliss |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Sanskrit |
| Written as | नित्यानंद |
| Pronunciation | nit-yah-NUND |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Nepal, Bangladesh |
Meaning and origin of Nityanand
Nityanand joins nitya, 'eternal', and ananda, 'bliss', giving 'one who is ever joyful' or 'eternal bliss'. Its most celebrated bearer is Nityananda, the sixteenth-century companion of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, revered in Bengal as Nitai. The name was also borne by Bhagawan Nityananda of Ganeshpuri, a twentieth-century saint in Maharashtra.
Is Nityanand a Hindu name?
Gaudiya Vaishnavas honour Nityananda as Chaitanya's closest associate and as an incarnation of Balarama. The name expresses the Hindu ideal of ananda, the bliss of the divine.
How popular is Nityanand?
Traditional and somewhat uncommon today, used mainly in devotional families.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nityanand mean?
Nityanand means 'Eternal bliss'. It is of Sanskrit origin.
Is Nityanand a Hindu name?
Gaudiya Vaishnavas honour Nityananda as Chaitanya's closest associate and as an incarnation of Balarama. The name expresses the Hindu ideal of ananda, the bliss of the divine.
How do you pronounce Nityanand?
Nityanand is pronounced nit-yah-NUND.
Is Nityanand a boy or girl name?
Nityanand is usually a boy name.