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Nandini

नन्दिनी

“Daughter, one who brings joy”

Nandini is a classic Sanskrit name derived from the root 'nanda', meaning to delight or rejoice. It holds significant cultural importance as it is a common epithet for Goddess Durga and represents the celestial cow of plenty, Surabhi, in Hindu mythology.

GirlSanskrit☾ Vrishchik · Scorpio✶ AnuradhaPythagorean no. 11 · The Peacemaker3 syllables

Nandini in Indian languages

Hindi / Marathiनन्दिनी

Bengaliনন্দিনী

Punjabiਨਨ੍ਦਿਨੀ

Gujaratiનન્દિની

Odiaନନ୍ଦିନୀ

Teluguనన్దినీ

Kannadaನನ್ದಿನೀ

Malayalamനന്ദിനീ

Tamilநந்திநீ

Pythagorean numerology 11 · The Peacemaker — in this tradition, the number is associated with traits such as gentle, cooperative, intuitive and diplomatic.

Vrishchik rashi · Scorpio — element Water, ruled by Mars. Common naming sounds include Na, Ni, Nu, Ne, No, Ya and Yi.

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Last reviewed 3 Aug 2026

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