Joginder
Sanskrit · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Joginder
Joginder is a Sanskrit name composed of "Jogi" (yogi or ascetic) and "Indra" (the Hindu king of gods), meaning "lord of yogis" or "master of ascetics." The name is primarily used in Punjabi, Hindi, and other North Indian communities, particularly among Sikhs and Hindus, with historical prominence in Punjab during the 19th and 20th centuries.
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Etymology
Joginder is a Sanskrit name composed of "Jogi" (yogi or ascetic) and "Indra" (the Hindu king of gods), meaning "lord of yogis" or "master of ascetics." The name is primarily used in Punjabi, Hindi, and other North Indian communities, particularly among Sikhs and Hindus, with historical prominence in Punjab during the 19th and 20th centuries.
Joginder currently ranks #945 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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