Literally; 'mukta' (freedom) 'ananda' (bliss) On this site, 'Muktananda' is the name of Swami Nityananda's Guru.

Swami Muktananda (May 16, 1908-October 2, 1982) is the monastic name of an Indian guru. He was the founder of Siddha Yoga, a new religious movement. He wrote a number of books, including the autobiography The Play of Consciousness.