Indian name meaning
Nagendra
♂ BoyNa·gen·dra · 3 syllables
Lord of serpents; a name of Shiva
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
- Also spelled
- Nagender
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Ambitious, capable and determined — built for goals, authority and material success.
| N | a | g | e | n | d | r | a |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
5 + 1 + 3 + 5 + 5 + 4 + 2 + 1 = 26, then 2 + 6 = 8. So Nagendra carries the name number 8.
About the name Nagendra
Nagendra is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “Lord of serpents; a name of Shiva.”
Spoken aloud it is Na·gen·dra — 3 syllables. You will also see it written as Nagender; both spellings are the same name. Nagendra turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nagendra mean?
Nagendra means “Lord of serpents; a name of Shiva.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Nagendra a boy or a girl name?
Nagendra is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Nagendra?
Nagendra is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Nagendra?
Nagendra has 3 syllables and is said as Na·gen·dra.
What are the other spellings of Nagendra?
Nagendra is also commonly spelled Nagender. All of these are the same name with the same meaning.
What is the numerology number of the name Nagendra?
In the Chaldean system, Nagendra has the name number 8, “The Achiever.”
Is Nagendra a common name in India?
Nagendra appears 5 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Nagendra?
For a sister to Nagendra, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Naina, Nakshatra, Nalini or Akanksha all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Nagendra?
Rudra, Indra, Sidra or Shivendra share Nagendra's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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