Nandini is a female given name. It is derived from the

Sanskrit Sanskrit (; attributively , ; nominally , , ) is a classical language belonging to the Indo-Aryan branch of the Indo-European languages. It arose in South Asia after its predecessor languages had diffused there from the northwest in the late ...

verbal root ''nand'', which means "to rejoice, delight". Literally, ''nandinī'' means a woman who brings joy. The name also specifically refers to a daughter, as a daughter brings joy to the family. In the

Hindu Hindus (; ) are people who religiously adhere to Hinduism. Jeffery D. Long (2007), A Vision for Hinduism, IB Tauris, , pages 35–37 Historically, the term has also been used as a geographical, cultural, and later religious identifier for ...

religion, Goddess

Parvati Parvati ( sa, पार्वती, ), Uma ( sa, उमा, ) or Gauri ( sa, गौरी, ) is the Hindu goddess of power, energy, nourishment, harmony, love, beauty, devotion, and motherhood. She is a physical representation of Mahadevi i ...

is often addressed by this name. Nandini also refers to one of the eight eternal companions ( Ashtanayika) of Goddes

People

The following people named Nandini have articles on Wikipedia: *

Nandini Bhaktavatsala Nandini Bhaktavatsala (born Prema) is an Indian actress who works in the Kannada film industry. She won the National Film Award for Best Actress in 1973 for the Kannada film '' Kaadu''. She is married to Bhaktavatsala, a film producer. Biography ...

, Indian actress, won the National Film Award for Best Actress for her performance in the Kannada film, ''Kaadu'' *

Nandini Ghosal Nandini Ghosal is an Indian Bengali classical dancer, choreographer and actress. After making her acting debut in the 1997 drama film ''Char Adhyay'', Nandini played leading role in several Bengali films, such as ''Kichhhu Sanlap Kichhu Pralap'' ( ...

, Indian Bengali classical dancer and actress *

Nandini Goud Nandini Goud (born 1967) is an Indian painter and printmaker from Hyderabad, India. She received various awards and fellowships such as Junior Fellowship for painting from the Department of Culture of the Government of India for 1998 to 2000 a ...

(born 1967), painter and printmaker from Hyderabad, India *

Nandini Mundkur Dr Nandini Mundkur is one of India’s developmental paediatricians who has done pioneering work in the field of early detection and intervention services for developmental disorders. Life and career Born in a traditional Tamilian household ...

, Indian developmental paediatrician * Nandini Muthuswamy, Carnatic violinist from South India *

Hamsa Nandini Hamsa Nandini (born Poonam Bartake) is an Indian model, dancer, and actress known for her works in Telugu cinema. She has modeled for ''MaaStars'' magazine, Celebrity Cricket League, and Hyderabad International Fashion week 2011 and 2013. Her ...

, Indian model, dancer, actress *

Nandini Nimbkar Nandini Nimbkar is an agricultural scientist from India, and currently the President of the Nimbkar Agricultural Research Institute (NARI). She is the daughter of B. V. Nimbkar and granddaughter of Irawati Karve and Kamala Nimbkar. Nimbkar st ...

, American academic from India, current President of the

Nimbkar Agricultural Research Institute Nimbkar Agricultural Research Institute (NARI) is a non-governmental organisation and non-profit research and development institute in Tambmal, Phaltan, Maharashtra, India. The institute undertakes research and development in the fields of agri ...

(NARI) *

Nandini Rai Neelam Gouhrani, known professionally as Nandini Rai, is an Indian actress and model who works in Telugu films. She is the winner of the Miss Andhra Pradesh title of 2010. After modelling, she went to pursue a career in acting. Biography Nandi ...

(born 1988), Indian model and film actress *

Nandini Reddy B. V. Nandini Reddy is an Indian film director and screenwriter who works in Telugu cinema and television. She debuted with 2011 Telugu film, '' Ala Modalaindi''. Early life Nandini Reddy was born in Hyderabad. Her father Bharath. V. Reddy wa ...

, Indian film director *

Nandini Sidda Reddy Nandini Sidda Reddy (or Sidhareddy, Sidha Reddy; te, నందిని సిధారెడ్డి; born 12 June 1955) is a teacher, writer, poet, songwriter and social activist from the state of Telangana, India. He is known for promoting Te ...

, Telugu language writer and poet *

Nandini Sahu Nandini Sahu (born 23 July 1973) is an Indian poet and creative writer. She is the Director, School of Foreign Languages and professor of English at Indira Gandhi National Open University GNOU New Delhi. Her areas of research interest cover ...

(born 1973), Indian poet *

Nandini Satpathy Nandini Satpathy (9 June 1931 – 4 August 2006) was an Indian politician and author. She was the Chief Minister of Odisha from June 1972 to December 1976. Early life Nandini Satpathy nee Panigrahi was born on 9 June 1931 to Kalindi Chara ...

(1931–2006), Indian politician and author *

Rajesh Nandini Singh Rajesh Nandini Singh (23 March 1957 – 8 May 2016) was an Indian politician who belonged to the Indian National Congress party. She was born in the village Birra, Janjgir-Champa district, Chhattisgarh the third child of Diwan Durgeshwar Sing ...

(born 1967), Indian politician in the Indian National Congress *

Nandini Srikar Nandini Srikar (born 10 August 1969) is an Indian singer and performer. Her popular songs include Jo Bheji thi Duaa from the Bollywood movie, ''Shanghai'', "Bhare Naina" from '' Ra.One'' and "Kannamma" from '' Rekka''. Early life She was born ...

, Indian singer, composer and guitarist

Fictional character

* Nandini, a fictional Maurya queen in the TV series ''

Chandra Nandini ''Chandra Nandini'' is an Indian Hindi-language Historical fictional drama television series which aired on Star Plus from 10 October 2016 until 10 November 2017. It was produced by Ekta Kapoor under her banner Balaji Telefilms and is directed b ...

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Nandini Nandini is a female given name. It is derived from the Sanskrit verbal root ''nand'', which means "to rejoice, delight". Literally, ''nandinī'' means a woman who brings joy. The name also specifically refers to a daughter, as a daughter brings ...

, a TV Series that airs on Sun TV (India)

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