Indra

At a Glance

Meaning

Name of the Vedic/Hindu god of rain, thunder, and war; used independently as a feminine given name in Latvia

Origin

Sanskrit; also Latvian (independent usage)

Gender

Neutral

Pronunciation

IN-drahListen

Indra is a neutral name with roots in Sanskrit, drawn from the Vedic god of rain, thunder, and war — it's also used on its own as a feminine name in Latvia. You may see Indra glossed simply as meaning "rain," but that's not quite right: the name points to the god himself, and the exact root meaning of "Indra" is actually uncertain. It's pronounced IN-drah.

Meaning & Origin of Indra

Meaning: Name of the Vedic/Hindu god of rain, thunder, and war; used independently as a feminine given name in Latvia.

Origin: Sanskrit; also Latvian (independent usage).

A common claim: Indra is often glossed simply as 'rain' Actually: The name refers to Indra, the Vedic god of rain, thunder, and war — not literally to the word 'rain'; the exact root meaning of 'Indra' itself is uncertain.

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Indra

Popularity of Indra

Indra has stayed rare in U.S. births throughout SSA records: it peaked at #3389 back in 1967 with just 15 babies, and in 2024 sat at #5736 with 16 babies — essentially unchanged over more than 50 years.

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FAQ

What does the name Indra mean?

Name of the Vedic/Hindu god of rain, thunder, and war; used independently as a feminine given name in Latvia. (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Indra?

Indra is pronounced IN-drah (IPA: /ˈɪndrə/).

Is Indra a popular name right now?

Indra peaked at #3389 in 1967 and is ranked #5736 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1951–2024.)

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