Indian name meaning
Upendra
♂ BoyU·pen·dra · 3 syllables
A name of Lord Vishnu; the younger brother of Indra
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
- Also spelled
- Upender
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Grounded, disciplined and dependable — turns steady effort into solid results.
| U | p | e | n | d | r | a |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
6 + 8 + 5 + 5 + 4 + 2 + 1 = 31, then 3 + 1 = 4. So Upendra carries the name number 4.
About the name Upendra
Upendra is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “A name of Lord Vishnu; the younger brother of Indra.”
Spoken aloud it is U·pen·dra — 3 syllables. You will also see it written as Upender; both spellings are the same name. Upendra turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Upendra mean?
Upendra means “A name of Lord Vishnu; the younger brother of Indra.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Upendra a boy or a girl name?
Upendra is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Upendra?
Upendra is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Upendra?
Upendra has 3 syllables and is said as U·pen·dra.
What are the other spellings of Upendra?
Upendra is also commonly spelled Upender. All of these are the same name with the same meaning.
What is the numerology number of the name Upendra?
In the Chaldean system, Upendra has the name number 4, “The Builder.”
Is Upendra a common name in India?
Upendra appears 10 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Upendra?
For a sister to Upendra, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Ujjwala, Uma, Upasana or Sadhna all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Upendra?
Rudra, Indra, Sidra or Shivendra share Upendra's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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