Indian name meaning
Mahendra
♂ BoyMa·hen·dra · 3 syllables
The great Indra; a mighty lord
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
- Also spelled
- Mahender, Mahinder
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Compassionate, idealistic and generous — moved by big causes and helping others.
| M | a | h | e | n | d | r | a |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
4 + 1 + 5 + 5 + 5 + 4 + 2 + 1 = 27, then 2 + 7 = 9. So Mahendra carries the name number 9.
About the name Mahendra
Mahendra 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 great Indra; a mighty lord.”
Spoken aloud it is Ma·hen·dra — 3 syllables. You will also see it written as Mahender or Mahinder — all the same name, the spelling being a matter of family preference. Mahendra appears regularly in Indian public population records: recognisable, without being one of the most-used names.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mahendra mean?
Mahendra means “The great Indra; a mighty lord.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Mahendra a boy or a girl name?
Mahendra is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Mahendra?
Mahendra is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Mahendra?
Mahendra has 3 syllables and is said as Ma·hen·dra.
What are the other spellings of Mahendra?
Mahendra is also commonly spelled Mahender or Mahinder. All of these are the same name with the same meaning.
What is the numerology number of the name Mahendra?
In the Chaldean system, Mahendra has the name number 9, “The Humanitarian.”
Is Mahendra a common name in India?
Mahendra appears 44 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “common.”
What names go well with Mahendra?
For a sister to Mahendra, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Madhavi, Mahalakshmi, Maina or Akanksha all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Mahendra?
Rudra, Indra, Sidra or Shivendra share Mahendra's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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