Meaning and Etymology
According to Wiktionary, the name Nandini comes from the Sanskrit नन्दिनी (nandinī), meaning “daughter” and is an epithet of the goddess Durga[1]. Wikipedia notes that it derives from the Sanskrit root nand “to rejoice, delight”, giving the sense “a woman who brings joy”[3]. Behind the Name reports the meaning “daughter, she who delights”, also linked to the root नन्द (nanda) “joy, delight”[4].
Origin and Language Usage
The etymological origin of Nandini is Sanskrit[1]. The name is documented as a female given name in several Indian languages, including Hindi, Marathi, Odia, Bengali, Kannada, Telugu, Malayalam and Tamil, as shown by the script listings on Behind the Name[4] and the translations on Wiktionary[1].
Pronunciation
Wiktionary provides the International Phonetic Alphabet transcription /ˈnɑn.dɪ.niː/ for the name in English contexts[1]. The Hindi entry gives a regional pronunciation /nən.d̪ɪ.niː/[2].
Spellings and Variants
A documented variant spelling is Nandhini, listed as an alternative form on Wiktionary[1].
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nandini mean?
Nandini means “daughter” or “she who delights”, and can be understood as “a woman who brings joy” according to Wiktionary, Wikipedia and Behind the Name[1][3][4].
Is Nandini a male or female name?
Nandini is documented as a female given name in Sanskrit, Hindi and other Indian languages[1][2].
How is Nandini pronounced?
The name is pronounced /ˈnɑn.dɪ.niː/ in English contexts and /nən.d̪ɪ.niː/ in Hindi, as given by Wiktionary entries[1][2].
References
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- Nandini - Wiktionary, the free dictionary; https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Nandini
- नंदिनी; https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/
- Nandini; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nandini
- User-submitted name Nandini - Behind the Name; https://www.behindthename.com/name/nandini/submitted