Ananda

Ananda Meaning & Origin

About Ananda
The surname Ananda is of Sanskrit origin and is commonly found in India and Sri Lanka. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "ananda," which means "bliss" or "happiness." The surname Ananda is often associated with individuals who are believed to bring joy and happiness to others, reflecting the positive connotations of the word "ananda" in Sanskrit.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Ananda is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Ananda: 154
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 113,791
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ananda based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Ananda is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ANNT
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A50530
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AA0 N AA1 N D AH0
🌐 IPA
/ananda*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ANNT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A553

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ananda in Braille

Here's how to represent Ananda in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Ananda in braille

How to sign the name Ananda using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Ananda using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Ananda in sign language

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