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Hemendra

Quick answerHemendra is a Sanskrit name composed of "Hem" (gold) and "Indra" (the king of gods in Hindu mythology), meaning "lord of gold" or "king of gold," with roots in ancient Sanskrit linguistic tradition.

Sanskrit · Boy · 3 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#2,524
Trend—
Peak year2020
Syllables3
OriginSanskrit
LanguageSanskrit
CultureIndian
ReligionHinduism
Letters8
Numerology5 Chaldean 4
Global rank#2,524

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Hemendra

Hemendra is a Sanskrit name composed of "Hem" (gold) and "Indra" (the king of gods in Hindu mythology), meaning "lord of gold" or "king of gold," with roots in ancient Sanskrit linguistic tradition.

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Etymology

Hemendra is a Sanskrit name composed of "Hem" (gold) and "Indra" (the king of gods in Hindu mythology), meaning "lord of gold" or "king of gold," with roots in ancient Sanskrit linguistic tradition. The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, particularly among Bengali and North Indian communities, with historical usage documented in Sanskrit texts and Hindu classical literature.

Hemendra currently ranks #2,524 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.

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