Nepali boy name
Mahendra name meaning
महेन्द्र
Say it: ma-HEN-dra/mʌɦendrʌ/
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity
- #161
Meaning of Mahendra
Great Indra; mighty lord or king.
नेपालीमा: महेन्द्र संस्कृत मूलको नाम हो, जसको अर्थ महान् इन्द्र हुन्छ। यसले शक्तिशाली प्रभु वा राजालाई जनाउँछ।
About the name Mahendra
Mahendra has a stately feeling through its meaning of great Indra, mighty lord or king. Its Sanskrit roots and direct connection to Indra make it appealing for parents drawn to royal or divine themes. The eight letters are pronounced ma-HEN-dra, giving it a strong middle beat. It is common in our sample. In names ending in -endra, the ending comes from Indra, king of the gods, and means chief or best of. Compare Mahindra and Surendra for related sounds.
The ending comes from Indra, king of the gods, and means “chief” or “best of”: Surendra, Narendra, Mahendra. More boy names ending in -endra →
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Mahendra at a glance
| Name | Mahendra |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | महेन्द्र also महेन्द्रा, महेंद्र |
| Gender | Used mostly for boys in our data |
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit |
| Commonly used in | Hindu tradition |
| Associated with | Indra |
| Starts with | M · म |
| Length | 8 letters · 3 syllables · 3 akshar |
| Popularity | #161 among boy names (43 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.
Other spellings of Mahendra
Nepali names are romanized in many ways. These are the same name spelled differently:
Famous people named Mahendra
- Mahendra I of Nepal · b. 1920
King of Nepal (1920-1972)
- Mahendra Bahadur Pandey · b. 1948
Nepalese politician
- Mahendra Bahadur Shahi · b. 1977
former Chief Minister of Karnali Province
- Mahendra Narayan Nidhi · b. 1922
Nepali politician, democracy fighter and Gandhian leader (1922-1999)
- Mahendra Kumar Roy
Nepalese politician
- Mahendra Yadav · b. 1962
Member of Nepal Constituent Assembly
- Mahendra Dhoj G.C.
Nepalese politician
- Mahendra Sherchan · b. 1953
Member of Nepal Constituent Assembly
- Mahendra Budathoki
Nepalese music composer
- Mahendra Bhakta Shrestha
Nepali Movie Director
Boy names with a similar meaning
- Rajan♂राजनKing, ruler
- Rajesh♂राजेशLord of kings
- Bikram♂विक्रमValour, prowess
- Raju♂राजुAffectionate form of Raj
- Raj♂राजRule, kingdom
- Dilip♂दिलीपProtector of Delhi
- Naresh♂नरेशLord of men
- Rajendra♂राजेन्द्रKing of kings
- Devendra♂देवेन्द्रLord of the gods
- Janak♂जनकFather or progenitor
- Birendra♂वीरेन्द्रLord of the brave
- Indra♂इन्द्रKing of the gods
Names that sound like Mahendra
Mahendra in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐩𑐴𑐾𑐣𑑂𑐡𑑂𑐬 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒧𑒯𑒹𑒢𑓂𑒠𑓂𑒩 |
| Bengali | মহেন্দ্র |
| Gujarati | મહેન્દ્ર |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀫𑀳𑁂𑀦𑁆𑀤𑁆𑀭 |
| IAST romanization | mahendr |
FAQ about the name Mahendra
What is the meaning of Mahendra?
Mahendra means: Great Indra; mighty lord or king. (नेपालीमा: महेन्द्र)
Is Mahendra a boy or girl name?
Used mostly for boys in our data.
How do you write Mahendra in Nepali?
Mahendra is written महेन्द्र in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written महेन्द्रा or महेंद्र.
How do you pronounce Mahendra?
Mahendra is pronounced ma-HEN-dra (IPA: /mʌɦendrʌ/).
What is the origin of the name Mahendra?
Mahendra is of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Mahendra?
Mahendra ranks #161 among boy names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.
Famous people named Mahendra?
Notable people named Mahendra include Mahendra I of Nepal (King of Nepal (1920-1972)); Mahendra Bahadur Pandey (Nepalese politician); Mahendra Bahadur Shahi (former Chief Minister of Karnali Province).
What are other spellings of Mahendra?
Other spellings of Mahendra: Mahedra.