Nanda

NAHN-dah'NAHN-duh'2 syllables
🇮🇳Sanskrit
Brave

MEANING

JoyHappiness

ORIGIN

Indian

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Sanskrit root 'nand', meaning 'to rejoice'.

CULTURAL NOTES

In Hindu culture, the name is often associated with joyous attributes and is used in various religious texts.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Historically, 'Nanda' has been used in ancient Indian texts and is associated with several historical and mythological figures.

🇵🇹Portuguese
Rhythmic

MEANING

BraveDaring

ORIGIN

Portuguese

ETYMOLOGY

Often used as a diminutive of Fernanda in Portuguese-speaking regions.

CULTURAL NOTES

Commonly used in Brazil and Portugal as a nickname.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The name gained popularity in Portuguese-speaking regions in the 20th century.

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