Popularity: 11694
Origin: Sanskrit
Other Origin(s): African
Meaning: Happy, joy, satisfaction
When your bundle of joy arrives, why not bestow a name that matches their bouncy spirit? Make way for Nandi, a feminine name meaning "happy," "joy," and "satisfaction" in Sanskrit. This lovely choice draws inspiration from the bull form of the Hindu god Shiva. It's become a symbol of power, strength, and the capacity to practice self-control. Speaking of grabbing life by the horns, Nandi is also an African name meaning "strong-willed." It derives from an 18th-century queen of what is now South Africa. With such a name, baby will take their happiness into their own hands!