Sindhu
Sanskrit · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Sindhu
Sindhu is a Sanskrit name meaning "river" or "ocean," derived from the Sanskrit root word referring to the Indus River, historically called Sindhu in ancient texts.
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Etymology
Sindhu is a Sanskrit name meaning "river" or "ocean," derived from the Sanskrit root word referring to the Indus River, historically called Sindhu in ancient texts. The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, with historical significance tied to the Indus Valley Civilization and Vedic literature where Sindhu represented one of the sacred rivers of the Indian subcontinent.
Sindhu currently ranks #16,699 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2006.
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