Indian name meaning
Harinder
⚥ UnisexHa·rin·der · 3 syllables
The supreme Lord Hari
- Origin
- Punjabi
- Most used by
- Sikh families
- Commonly used in
- Punjab & North-West India
- Also spelled
- Harindra
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Thoughtful, analytical and spiritual — drawn to depth, wisdom and quiet study.
| H | a | r | i | n | d | e | r |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
5 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 5 + 4 + 5 + 2 = 25, then 2 + 5 = 7. So Harinder carries the name number 7.
About the name Harinder
Harinder is a unisex name of Punjabi origin, most commonly given in Sikh families and popular in Punjab & North-West India. It carries the meaning “The supreme Lord Hari.”
Spoken aloud it is Ha·rin·der — 3 syllables. You will also see it written as Harindra; both spellings are the same name. Harinder is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Harinder mean?
Harinder means “The supreme Lord Hari.” It is a unisex name of Punjabi origin.
Is Harinder a boy or a girl name?
Harinder is a unisex name, used for both boys and girls in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Harinder?
Harinder is of Punjabi origin and is most commonly used in Sikh families in India.
How do you pronounce Harinder?
Harinder has 3 syllables and is said as Ha·rin·der.
What are the other spellings of Harinder?
Harinder is also commonly spelled Harindra. All of these are the same name with the same meaning.
What is the numerology number of the name Harinder?
In the Chaldean system, Harinder has the name number 7, “The Seeker.”
Is Harinder a common name in India?
Harinder appears 2 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “rare.”
What names go well with Harinder?
For a sibling to Harinder, families often stay within the same Punjabi naming tradition — Harbhajan, Arshdeep, Inderjit or Komalpreet all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Harinder?
Alexander, Parminder, Haider or Rupinder share Harinder's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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