Gajendra
Sanskrit · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Gajendra
The name 'Gajendra' means "lord of elephants" or "king of elephants," derived from the Sanskrit words *gaja* (elephant) and *indra* (lord or king).
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Etymology
The name 'Gajendra' means "lord of elephants" or "king of elephants," derived from the Sanskrit words *gaja* (elephant) and *indra* (lord or king). It is primarily used in Hindu culture and religion, notably as the name of a legendary elephant king in the Puranic story of Gajendra Moksha, where he is saved by the god Vishnu.
Gajendra currently ranks #479 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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