Gender: Female
Origin: African, Indian
Meaning: Sweet or happiness, One who Pleases Others
Pronunciation: NAHN-dee, /ˈnɑːn.di/, N AA N D IY
Popularity Rank: #14,819
Means 'sweet' or 'happiness' in Zulu. In Hindu mythology, it is the name of the bull who is the vehicle and gatekeeper of the god Shiva.
The name Nandi is of African, Indian origin and means Sweet or happiness, One who Pleases Others, The Bull of Shiva, Lord Shiva, One who pleases others, Another name for Durga, Lord Shivas bull. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Nandi is commonly found in South Africa, Spain, United States of America, and 71 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: NAHN-dee
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈnɑːn.di/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: N AA N D IY
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
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At NamesLook, the name Nandi is recorded 3,058 times globally, ranking it as the 14,819th most common name worldwide.
Nandi is most prevalent in South Africa, with 1,781 occurrences, making it the 1,201th most popular name in the country.
In South Africa, the name Nandi is found among 1 in every 1317 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | #1,201 | 1 : 1,317 |
| Spain | #2,694 | 1 : 2,289 |
| United States of America | #12,697 | 1 : 12,224 |
| India | #5,855 | 1 : 9,296 |
| Nigeria | #6,702 | 1 : 12,337 |
| Saudi Arabia | #33,144 | 1 : 52,585 |
| Italy | #18,222 | 1 : 24,636 |
| Netherlands | #7,477 | 1 : 7,904 |
| United Arab Emirates | #16,278 | 1 : 29,268 |
| Albania | #2,007 | 1 : 1,945 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Nandi from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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