Nepali boy name
Indra name meaning
इन्द्र
Say it: IN-dra/indrʌ/
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #165
Meaning of Indra
King of the gods; lord of heaven and rain.
नेपालीमा: इन्द्र देवताहरूका राजा हुन्, जसलाई स्वर्ग र वर्षाका स्वामी मानिन्छ।
About the name Indra
Indra carries a sense of grandeur through its meaning, king of the gods and lord of heaven and rain. The deity connection is direct, and the Sanskrit-origin name brings royal and rain themes together. Its written form is short: five letters, pronounced IN-dra. It ranks #165 among boy names in our sample, making it common. If this sound appeals, compare the longer rhyming names Surendra, Dipendra and Rabindra to see which length and rhythm you prefer for your child.
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Indra at a glance
| Name | Indra |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | इन्द्र also इन्द्रा, ईन्द्र |
| Gender | Used mostly for boys in our data |
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit |
| Commonly used in | Hindu tradition |
| Associated with | Indra |
| Starts with | I · इ |
| Length | 5 letters · 2 syllables · 2 akshar |
| Popularity | #165 among boy names (42 people in our sample) |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s community, religion or caste.
Famous people named Indra
- Indra, Crown Princess of Nepal · b. 1924
Mother of Kings Birendra and Gyanendra of Nepal (1924-1950)
- Indra Lohani · b. 1968
Nepalese journalist
- Indra Bahadur Khatri
Nepalese politician
- Indra Bahadur Baniya
Member of Parliament of Nepal
- Indra Mahata · b. 1985
badminton player
- Indra Khatri
Nepalese writer
- Indra Mehata · b. 1985
badminton player
Boy names with a similar meaning
- Krishna♂कृष्णDark or black
- Ram♂रामPleasing, charming
- Manoj♂मनोजBorn of the mind
- Ganesh♂गणेशLord of the ganas
- Suresh♂सुरेशLord of the gods
- Bishnu♂विष्णुLord Vishnu, the all-pervading preserver of the universe in Hindu…
- Surendra♂सुरेन्द्रLord of the gods
- Shiva♂शिवThe auspicious one
- Mahesh♂महेशGreat lord
- Madan♂मदनKamadeva, god of love
- Hari♂हरिRemover of sorrow
- Narayan♂नारायणName of Lord Vishnu
Indra in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐂𑐣𑑂𑐡𑑂𑐬 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒃𑒢𑓂𑒠𑓂𑒩 |
| Bengali | ইন্দ্র |
| Gujarati | ઇન્દ્ર |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀇𑀦𑁆𑀤𑁆𑀭 |
| IAST romanization | indr |
FAQ about the name Indra
What is the meaning of Indra?
Indra means: King of the gods; lord of heaven and rain. (नेपालीमा: इन्द्र)
Is Indra a boy or girl name?
Used mostly for boys in our data.
How do you write Indra in Nepali?
Indra is written इन्द्र in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written इन्द्रा or ईन्द्र.
How do you pronounce Indra?
Indra is pronounced IN-dra (IPA: /indrʌ/).
What is the origin of the name Indra?
Indra is of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Indra?
Indra ranks #165 among boy names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.
Famous people named Indra?
Notable people named Indra include Indra, Crown Princess of Nepal (Mother of Kings Birendra and Gyanendra of Nepal (1924-1950)); Indra Lohani (Nepalese journalist); Indra Bahadur Khatri (Nepalese politician).