Indian name meaning
Indra
♂ BoyIn·dra · 2 syllables
The king of the gods
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Grounded, disciplined and dependable — turns steady effort into solid results.
| I | n | d | r | a |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
1 + 5 + 4 + 2 + 1 = 13, then 1 + 3 = 4. So Indra carries the name number 4.
About the name Indra
Indra is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “The king of the gods.”
Spoken aloud it is In·dra — 2 syllables. Indra appears regularly in Indian public population records: recognisable, without being one of the most-used names.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Indra mean?
Indra means “The king of the gods.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Indra a boy or a girl name?
Indra is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Indra?
Indra is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Indra?
Indra has 2 syllables and is said as In·dra.
What is the numerology number of the name Indra?
In the Chaldean system, Indra has the name number 4, “The Builder.”
Is Indra a common name in India?
Indra appears 16 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “common.”
What names go well with Indra?
For a sister to Indra, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Ila, Indira, Ipsita or Urmila all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Indra?
Rudra, Sidra, Shivendra or Manvendra share Indra's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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