Indian name meaning
Mandira
♀ GirlMan·di·ra · 3 syllables
A temple; melody
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Compassionate, idealistic and generous — moved by big causes and helping others.
| M | a | n | d | i | r | a |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
4 + 1 + 5 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 1 = 18, then 1 + 8 = 9. So Mandira carries the name number 9.
About the name Mandira
Mandira 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 temple; melody.”
Spoken aloud it is Man·di·ra — 3 syllables. Mandira turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mandira mean?
Mandira means “A temple; melody.” It is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Mandira a boy or a girl name?
Mandira is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Mandira?
Mandira is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Mandira?
Mandira has 3 syllables and is said as Man·di·ra.
What is the numerology number of the name Mandira?
In the Chaldean system, Mandira has the name number 9, “The Humanitarian.”
Is Mandira a common name in India?
Mandira appears 3 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Mandira?
For a brother to Mandira, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Madan, Mahadev, Manak or Nihal all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Mandira?
Samaira, Aadhira, Indira or Mahira share Mandira's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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