Birendra
Sanskrit · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Birendra
Birendra is a Sanskrit name composed of "bīra" (warrior/brave) and "indra" (the king of gods in Hindu mythology), meaning "king of warriors" or "warrior king." The name is primarily used in Hindu and Nepali cultures, with notable historical significance as the name of King Birendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev, who ruled Nepal from 1972 to 2001.
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Etymology
Birendra is a Sanskrit name composed of "bīra" (warrior/brave) and "indra" (the king of gods in Hindu mythology), meaning "king of warriors" or "warrior king." The name is primarily used in Hindu and Nepali cultures, with notable historical significance as the name of King Birendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev, who ruled Nepal from 1972 to 2001.
Birendra currently ranks #461 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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