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

Sanskrit Sanskrit (; stem form ; nominal singular , ,) is a classical language belonging to the Indo-Aryan languages, Indo-Aryan branch of the Indo-European languages. It arose in northwest South Asia after its predecessor languages had Trans-cultural ...

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 (; ; also known as Sanātanīs) are people who religiously adhere to Hinduism, also known by its endonym Sanātana Dharma. Jeffery D. Long (2007), A Vision for Hinduism, IB Tauris, , pp. 35–37 Historically, the term has also be ...

religion, Goddess

Parvati Parvati (, , IPA: /Sanskrit phonology, pɑɾʋət̪iː/), also known as Uma (, , IPA: Sanskrit phonology, /ʊmɑː/) and Gauri (, , IPA: /Sanskrit phonology, gə͡ʊɾiː/), is one of the principal goddesses in Hinduism, revered as the Devi, ...

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

Ashtanayika The Ashta-Nayika is a collective name for eight types of ''nayika''s or heroines as classified by Bharata Muni, Bharata in his Sanskrit treatise on performing arts - ''Natya Shastra''. The eight nayikas represent eight different states (''avasth ...

) of Goddess

People

The following people named Nandini have articles on Wikipedia: * Nandini Bhaktavatsala, 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 Pral ...

, Indian Bengali classical dancer and actress * Nandini Goud (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 i ...

, Indian developmental paediatrician *

Nandini Muthuswamy Nandini Muthuswamy is a Carnatic violinist from South India South India, also known as Southern India or Peninsular India, is the southern part of the Deccan Peninsula in India encompassing the states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Keral ...

, 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 ...

, American academic from India, current President of the

Nimbkar Agricultural Research Institute Nimbkar Agricultural Research Institute (NARI) is an Indian non-governmental organization and non-profit research and development institute in Phaltan, Maharashtra. NARI undertakes research and development in the fields of agriculture, renewabl ...

(NARI) *

Nandini Rai Neelam Gouhrani, known professionally as Nandini Rai, is an Indian actress and model who works in Telugu Telugu may refer to: * Telugu language, a major Dravidian language of South India ** Telugu literature, is the body of works written in th ...

(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; ; born 12 June 1955) is a teacher, writer, poet, songwriter and social activist from the state of Telangana, India. He is known for promoting Telugu culture. Several of his songs have been featur ...

, Telugu language writer and poet *

Nandini Sahu Nandini Sahu (born 23 July 1973) is an Indian poet and creative writer. In 2025, she is the Vice Chancellor, Hindi University, West Bengal. She is also Ex-Director, School of Foreign Languages and professor of English at Indira Gandhi Natio ...

(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 was born on 9 June 1931 as Nandini Panigrahi to Kalin ...

(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 The Indian National Congress (INC), colloquially the Congress Party, or simply the Congress, is a political partie ...

(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 drama television series that aired on StarPlus from 10 October 2016 until 10 November 2017. It was produced by Ekta Kapoor under her banner Balaji Telefilms and directed by Ranjan Kuma ...

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Nandini Nandini is a South Asian 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 dau ...

, a TV Series that airs on

Sun TV (India) Sun TV is an Indian Tamil-language general entertainment pay television channel owned by Sun TV Network. It was launched on 14 April 1993. It is the flagship channel of the Chennai-based media conglomerate Sun Group's Sun TV Network. It w ...

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