Narendra
Sanskrit · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Narendra
Narendra is a Sanskrit name composed of "Nara" (man/people) and "Indra" (the king of gods in Hindu mythology), meaning "king of men" or "leader of people." The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, with notable historical usage including Indian kings and most famously Narendra Modi, the current Prime Minister of India.
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Etymology
Narendra is a Sanskrit name composed of "Nara" (man/people) and "Indra" (the king of gods in Hindu mythology), meaning "king of men" or "leader of people." The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, with notable historical usage including Indian kings and most famously Narendra Modi, the current Prime Minister of India.
Narendra currently ranks #9,076 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1990.
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