Indra
Sanskrit · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Indra
The name 'Indra' means "possessing drops of rain" or "powerful" and derives from the Sanskrit root *ind* (to have power) or *indu* (a drop).
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Etymology
The name 'Indra' means "possessing drops of rain" or "powerful" and derives from the Sanskrit root *ind* (to have power) or *indu* (a drop). It is primarily used in Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain traditions, where Indra is the king of the gods in Vedic mythology and a prominent deity in ancient Indian texts.
Indra currently ranks #9,713 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2015.
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