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Nandini Pronunciation

Nandini is pronounced nahn-DEE-nee /nɑnˈdi.ni/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit, 'delightful; joyful; a daughter; one who brings joy' — also the name of the sacred wish-granting cow Nandini in Hindu tradition; we note the sacred cowLow

In 30 seconds: Delightful; joyful; a daughter: Nandini is Sanskrit. Lyrical, devout, and warm (said 'nahn-DEE-nee').

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Origin LowSanskrit

MeaningFrom Sanskrit, 'delightful; joyful; a daughter; one who brings joy' — also the name of the sacred wish-granting cow Nandini in Hindu tradition; we note the sacred cow

U.S. rank (2024)#7463 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births15 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2006

Total births (all-time)≈ 924

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Nandini comes from Sanskrit, 'delightful; joyful; a daughter; one who brings joy' — also the name of the sacred wish-granting cow Nandini in Hindu tradition (we note the sacred cow). A lyrical, devout name (said 'nahn-DEE-nee'; nickname Nandi).

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, delightful-and-joyful at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Nandini means 'delightful; joyful; a daughter; one who brings joy' in Sanskrit — also the sacred wish-granting cow Nandini of Hindu tradition — a lyrical, devout name (we note the sacred cow; said 'nahn-DEE-nee').

Overall data confidence 44%

References — Nandini — sacred cow noted

Variations

NanditaNandni

Nicknames

Nandi

Themes & Styles

Uncertain Sanskrit Hindu

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How do you pronounce Nandini?

Nandini is pronounced nahn-DEE-nee (/nɑnˈdi.ni/). Press play above to hear Nandini said aloud.

How do you say Nandini?

Nandini is said nahn-DEE-nee (/nɑnˈdi.ni/). Press play above to hear Nandini said aloud.

What does the name Nandini mean?

Nandini is Sanskrit for 'delightful; joyful; a daughter'; also the sacred cow Nandini in Hindu tradition. We note the sacred cow.

Is Nandini a boy or girl name?

Nandini is a girl's name.

How popular is Nandini?

Nandini is a rare name in the U.S.