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Definition of mahananda

mahananda

/ˌmɑːhəˈnɑːndə/
Ma · ha · nan · da
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mahananda Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A major trans-boundary river in South Asia that originates in the Himalayas and flows through the Indian states of West Bengal and Bihar before entering Bangladesh to join the Ganges.

Example

"During the heavy monsoon rains, the Mahananda frequently overflows its banks, causing significant flooding in the plains of West Bengal and northern Bangladesh."

• Rhymes for mahananda

• Nearby Words

magpie
mahakam
mahanadi
mahananda
mahernia
mahi
mahi-mahi

Word Origin & Etymology

From Sanskrit 'mahā' (great) and 'ānanda' (joy or bliss).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mahananda. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mahananda
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