Nandi

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Nandi means "sweet" or "delightful" in Xhosa and Zulu, and is also the name of a goddess in Hindu mythology, who is the mother of the god Shiva's bull, Nandi.
Popularity
The popularity of the name Nandi is not very high in the world. It is more commonly used in African countries like South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Swaziland.

cartoon of the name Nandi
Cartoon of Nandi

Nandi Name meanings & History

Nandi means "sweet" or "delightful" in Xhosa and Zulu, and is also the name of a goddess in Hindu mythology, who is the mother of the god Shiva's bull, Nandi. Means "sweet" in Zulu. This was the name of the mother of Shaka, famed warrior king of the Zulus in colonial South Africa (though her grave is marked Nindi). Nandi can be used as a first name or a middle name for boys or girls.

Zodiac Sign of Nandi: Neat Virgo

Synonyms of Nandi:

N: Nitpicking,Nutrition,Nice,Neat,Nagging,Nervous,Neurosis

A: Angry,Aggressive,Argumentative,Action,Assertive,Ambitious

D: Determined,Demanding,Domestic,Doting,Daddy,Dutiful

I: Involved,Intimate,Indulgence

Nandi is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Urban name
  • a Wholesome name

2.) Nandi (Male)

Usage: Indian

Meanings: (Indian) another name for the Hindu god Shiva; the bull of Shiva.


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