Full of joy; blissful
Derived from the Sanskrit word 'ananda', which translates to bliss or happiness. In Hindu tradition, it is often associated with a state of spiritual joy and is sometimes used as an epithet for the goddess Gauri. It reflects a positive, auspicious quality for a child.
Less common today
Anandi isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,046 in 2013.
One of the first Indian female practitioners of western medicine
The central protagonist and child bride · Balika Vadhu
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
