Nandan Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationNAN-dan / /ˈnændən/Sanskrit; Hindi
Meaning
blissful; joyful
Historical & Cultural Background
In Sanskrit, 'Nandan' is often associated with happiness and is used in various texts to denote joy. In Hindi, it retains a similar meaning and is sometimes linked to the divine, particularly in relation to Lord Krishna, who is referred to as 'Nandan' in some contexts.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Nand
- Nandana
International Variants
- Nand (Indian)
- Nandan (Indian)
Famous people named Nandan
Nandan Nilekani — co-founder of Infosys.
Nandan Kumar — Indian politician.
Fictional characters named Nandan
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Nandan was first seen in the United States in 2004. Nandan has ranked as high as #1378 nationally, which occurred in 2015, and has been most popular in Texas. In the past 5 years the name Nandan has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Nandan (2013)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2007 | 9 |
| 2009 | 9 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2011 | 11 |
| 2012 | 14 |
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2014 | 15 |
| 2015 | 16 |
| 2016 | 14 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2024 | 9 |