Hindu boy name · Sanskrit origin

Indra

“The king of the gods in Hindu tradition”

About the name Indra

Meaning
The king of the gods in Hindu tradition
Origin
Sanskrit
Gender
Boy
Religion
Hindu
Starts with
I
Name number
1

Numerology of Indra

Leader: independent, ambitious and original.

Worked out from the letters of the name (Pythagorean method). It is a tradition, for fun, and not science.

Nakshatra for Indra

Krittika

Naming syllable “I” · ruled by Sun

Pada 1234
Moon signVrishabha (Taurus)
DeityAgni, the sacred fire
SymbolA blade or flame

Bright, sharp minded and brave. Traditionally linked with clarity, honesty and a leader's confidence.

All Krittika names
Indra starts with a traditional naming syllable of this nakshatra, so it suits a baby born in it. The traits are the general traditional description of the nakshatra, the same for every name, and not a prediction about any child.

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Questions about Indra

What does the name Indra mean?

Indra means "The king of the gods in Hindu tradition" and comes from Sanskrit.

Is Indra a boy or a girl name?

Indra is used as a boy name, mostly in Hindu families.

Which nakshatra does the name Indra match?

The name Indra starts with the syllable "I", which is a naming syllable of Krittika nakshatra (pada 2). This is the traditional way to choose a name for a baby born in that nakshatra.

What is the numerology number of Indra?

By Pythagorean numerology the name Indra adds up to 1. Leader: independent, ambitious and original. Numerology is a tradition and not science.

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