Nanda

Means "joy" in Sanskrit. This is a transcription of both the masculine form नन्दा (spelled with a long final vowel).In Hindu texts this is the name of the foster father of Krishna, as well as various other characters. In Buddhist texts this is the name of both a half-brother and half-sister of Buddha. Nanda was also a 4th-century BC king who founded a dynasty in Magadha in India.In southern India this name is more common among males, while in the north it is typically feminine, with the form Nand being masculine.

upper class natural wholesome strong refined strange simple

Buddhism emotions feelings happiness Hinduism joy kings royalty