Nandini
Meaning
Daughter, one who brings joy and delight. A name of Goddess Durga and Parvati, meaning the one who makes others happy.
Works in English: Nandini is easy to pronounce in English, making it a popular choice for Indian diaspora families in the US, UK, Canada, and Australia.
About the name Nandini
Nandini is a Sanskrit Hindu girl's name meaning daughter and one who brings joy and delight — from the Sanskrit "nandini" (नन्दिनी), related to "nanda" (joy, bliss). Nandini is a name of both Goddess Parvati and Goddess Durga in their aspect as the divine mother who brings joy. In Hindu mythology, Nandini is also the name of the divine wish-fulfilling cow — the daughter of Kamadhenu (the sacred cow of plenty) — whose abduction by King Vishwamitra from the sage Vasishtha is one of the most famous stories in the Mahabharata. The name thus carries associations of divine abundance, joy, and the sacred feminine. Nandini is popular in South India — Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh — and across Maharashtra. For diaspora families, Nandini (nan-DEE-nee) is three syllables and melodious.
Frequently asked questions
What does Nandini mean?
Daughter, one who brings joy and delight. A name of Goddess Durga and Parvati, meaning the one who makes others happy.
Is Nandini an Indian name?
Yes, Nandini is an Indian name of Sanskrit origin, widely used across South Asia and by Indian diaspora communities in the US, UK, Canada and Australia.
How do you pronounce Nandini?
Nandini is pronounced nan-DEE-nee.
Is Nandini a Hindu name?
Yes, Nandini is a Hindu name of Sanskrit origin, commonly used by Hindu families across India and by the Indian Hindu diaspora worldwide.
What is the origin of the name Nandini?
Nandini is a name of Sanskrit origin. It is traditionally used as a girl's name.
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