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Nandan

♂ Boy

Pronounced NUN-dun /ˈnʌn.dən/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit nandana, 'a son; one who gives joy; delightful' — also Nandana, the garden of the gods (Indra's paradise)Low

In 30 seconds: A son; delightful; the garden of the gods: Nandan is Sanskrit. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'NUN-dun').
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Origin LowIndian, Sanskrit
MeaningFrom the Sanskrit nandana, 'a son; one who gives joy; delightful' — also Nandana, the garden of the gods (Indra's paradise)
U.S. rank (2024)#8732 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 163

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201520042024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Nandan comes from the Sanskrit nandana, 'a son; one who gives joy; delightful' — also Nandana, the garden of the gods (Indra's paradise). A lyrical, classic name (said 'NUN-dun').

In the U.S. it appears in Indian families. Rare, delightful-and-a-son at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Nandan means 'a son; one who gives joy; delightful' in Sanskrit — also Nandana, the garden of the gods — a lyrical, classic name (said 'NUN-dun').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Nandan — Sanskrit etymology

Variations

NandanaNandhanNanden

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nandan mean?

Nandan is Sanskrit for 'a son; one who gives joy; delightful' (also Nandana, the garden of the gods).

How do you pronounce Nandan?

It's said NUN-dun /ˈnʌn.dən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Nandan a boy or girl name?

Nandan is a boy's name.

How popular is Nandan?

Nandan is a very rare name in the U.S.

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