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ananda

1 American  
[ah-nuhn-duh] / ˈɑ nən də /

noun

Hinduism.

  1. perfect bliss.

Ananda 2 American  
[ah-nuhn-duh] / ˈɑ nən də /

noun

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

Ananda British  
/ əˈnændə /

noun

  1. 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

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