Mahindra
Sanskrit · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Mahindra
Mahindra is a Sanskrit name derived from "Mahendra," combining "maha" (great) and "Indra" (the king of gods in Hindu mythology), meaning "great Indra" or "mighty lord." The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, with historical significance in Buddhism as Mahinda was the son of Emperor Ashoka who brought Buddhism to Sri Lanka.
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Etymology
Mahindra is a Sanskrit name derived from "Mahendra," combining "maha" (great) and "Indra" (the king of gods in Hindu mythology), meaning "great Indra" or "mighty lord." The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, with historical significance in Buddhism as Mahinda was the son of Emperor Ashoka who brought Buddhism to Sri Lanka.
Mahindra currently ranks #2,438 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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