Anand (name)
| Pronunciation | [aːˈnənd̪] ⓘ |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male (name) |
| Language | Several Indo-Aryan and Dravidian languages |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Sanskrit |
| Meaning | Happiness or joy |
| Region of origin | India |
| Other names | |
| Alternative spelling | Ananda |
| Variant forms | Annand, Aanand |
Anand (pronounced [aːˈnənd̪]) is a name as well as a surname of Indian Hindu origin, derived from the Sanskrit abstract noun आनन्द (ānanda), which means happiness or joy.. Some Anand surname people belong to the Khukhrain clan among Kshatriya caste mostly found in Haryana and Punjab, while some Anand surname people belong to Kashmiri Brahmin caste mostly found in Kashmir.