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Ravindra

Quick answerRavindra is a Sanskrit name composed of "Ravi" (sun) and "Indra" (king or lord), meaning "king of the sun" or "sun lord." The name derives from ancient Sanskrit, the classical language of Hindu texts and philosophy.

Hinduism · Boy · 3 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#11,229
TrendVintage
Peak year1975
Syllables3
OriginHinduism
LanguageHinduism
CultureHinduism, Hindi, Marathi, Telugu, Kannada
ReligionHinduism
Letters8
Numerology6 Chaldean 22
Global rank#165

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

About the name Ravindra

Ravindra is a Sanskrit name composed of "Ravi" (sun) and "Indra" (king or lord), meaning "king of the sun" or "sun lord." The name derives from ancient Sanskrit, the classical language of Hindu texts and philosophy.

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Etymology

Ravindra is a Sanskrit name composed of "Ravi" (sun) and "Indra" (king or lord), meaning "king of the sun" or "sun lord." The name derives from ancient Sanskrit, the classical language of Hindu texts and philosophy.

The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, with roots in Hindu mythology where it references solar deities; it gained prominence in South Asia, particularly India, and has been borne by notable figures including Indian independence activist Ravindra Nath Tagore's family members and various political and cultural leaders.

Ravindra currently ranks #11,229 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1975.

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