ananda

¹ American

[ah-nuhn-duh] / ˈɑ nən də /

noun

Hinduism.

perfect bliss.

Ananda ² American

[ah-nuhn-duh] / ˈɑ nən də /

noun

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

Ananda British

/ əˈnændə /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of ananda

From the Sanskrit prefix ānanda- joy, happiness

Example Sentences

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Wainwright analyst Ananda Ghosh called aleniglipron “the most acquirable asset in obesity.”

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

When Sri Lankan mechanic Sarath Ananda left his job in Kuwait to make traditional palm sweets, he never imagined the career switch would bring global acclaim.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

Ananda Lewis, former MTV video jockey and television show host, has died at 52 after a years-long battle with breast cancer.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2025

“What we are now seeing is the growth of convenience,” said Ananda Roy from consumer analysis company, Circana.

From BBC • Nov. 3, 2024

Ananda just nods and cranks up the radio.

From "The Fourteenth Goldfish" by Jennifer L. Holm

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