Indian name meaning
Indira
♀ GirlIn·di·ra · 3 syllables
A name of Goddess Lakshmi
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Curious, adaptable and freedom-loving — thrives on change, travel and variety.
| I | n | d | i | r | a |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
1 + 5 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 1 = 14, then 1 + 4 = 5. So Indira carries the name number 5.
About the name Indira
Indira is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “A name of Goddess Lakshmi.”
Spoken aloud it is In·di·ra — 3 syllables. Indira 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 Indira mean?
Indira means “A name of Goddess Lakshmi.” It is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Indira a boy or a girl name?
Indira is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Indira?
Indira is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Indira?
Indira has 3 syllables and is said as In·di·ra.
What is the numerology number of the name Indira?
In the Chaldean system, Indira has the name number 5, “The Explorer.”
Is Indira a common name in India?
Indira appears 1 time in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “rare.”
What names go well with Indira?
For a brother to Indira, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Ihit, Inder, Ishaan or Daksh all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Indira?
Samaira, Aadhira, Mahira or Saira share Indira's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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