ananda

[ ah-nuh n-duh ]

/ ˈɑ nən də /

noun Hinduism.

perfect bliss.

Nearby words

anamorphism, anamorphoscope, anamorphosis, ananas, anancy, ananda, anandamide, anandrous, anangioplasia, ananias, anankastic personality

Compare Sat-cit-ananda.

Origin of ananda

From the Sanskrit prefix ānanda- joy, happiness

Definition for ananda (2 of 2)

Ananda

[ ah-nuh n-duh ]

/ ˈɑ nən də /

noun

flourished early 5th century b.c., favorite disciple of Gautama Buddha.

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Examples from the Web for ananda

Was Ananda Marchildon too fat, or, specifically, too hippy to receive the €75,000 in assignments promised by the show?
Dutch Model Deemed ‘Too Fat’ Gets Her Day in Court and Poses to Prove Her Point|Nadette De Visser|March 6, 2012|DAILY BEAST
We think Ananda is a beautiful woman with a butt that most Dutch women would dream of having.
Dutch Model Deemed ‘Too Fat’ Gets Her Day in Court and Poses to Prove Her Point|Nadette De Visser|March 6, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Ananda expressed his gratification at becoming acquainted with such exalted functionaries.
The Twilight of the Gods, and Other Tales|Richard Garnett
Swinton saw Ananda's eyes send a swift glance to the German's face.
The Three Sapphires|W. A. Fraser

Ananda, a favourite disciple of Buddha, was once athirst, having travelled far.
The Influence of Buddhism on Primitive Christianity|Arthur Lillie
But he's too big for me to judge; I can't docket him like I can Ananda.
The Three Sapphires|W. A. Fraser
Buddha, who saw all that passed in the doctor's mind, called Ananda and directed him to prepare a warm bath.
The Life or Legend of Gaudama|Right Reverend Paul Ambroise Bigandet

British Dictionary definitions for ananda

Ananda

/ (əˈnændə) /

noun

5th century bc, the first cousin, favourite disciple, and personal attendant of the Buddha

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Word Origin and History for ananda

ananda

in Hindu theology, "bliss," from Sanskrit ananda- "joy, happiness, bliss," from stem of nandati "he rejoices," of unknown origin.