Indian name meaning
Narendra
♂ BoyNa·ren·dra · 3 syllables
King of men; a mighty ruler
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
- Also spelled
- Narender, Narinder
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Thoughtful, analytical and spiritual — drawn to depth, wisdom and quiet study.
| N | a | r | e | n | d | r | a |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
5 + 1 + 2 + 5 + 5 + 4 + 2 + 1 = 25, then 2 + 5 = 7. So Narendra carries the name number 7.
About the name Narendra
Narendra is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “King of men; a mighty ruler.”
Spoken aloud it is Na·ren·dra — 3 syllables. You will also see it written as Narender or Narinder — all the same name, the spelling being a matter of family preference. Narendra appears often in Indian public population records — an established name rather than a recent trend.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Narendra mean?
Narendra means “King of men; a mighty ruler.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Narendra a boy or a girl name?
Narendra is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Narendra?
Narendra is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Narendra?
Narendra has 3 syllables and is said as Na·ren·dra.
What are the other spellings of Narendra?
Narendra is also commonly spelled Narender or Narinder. All of these are the same name with the same meaning.
What is the numerology number of the name Narendra?
In the Chaldean system, Narendra has the name number 7, “The Seeker.”
Is Narendra a common name in India?
Narendra appears 50 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “very common.”
What names go well with Narendra?
For a sister to Narendra, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Naina, Nakshatra, Nalini or Anjali all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Narendra?
Rudra, Indra, Sidra or Shivendra share Narendra's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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