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At a Glance
- Meaning
- An epithet of the Hindu goddess Lakshmi, associated with beauty and splendor
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- in-DEER-ah
Indira is a Sanskrit name for a girl, pronounced in-DEER-ah, and it's an epithet of the Hindu goddess Lakshmi, associated with beauty and splendor. It has a worldly, classic feel with a vintage air, the kind of name that reads as timeless without being tied to a single trend.
Meaning & Origin of Indira
Meaning: An epithet of the Hindu goddess Lakshmi, associated with beauty and splendor.
Origin: Sanskrit.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Indira
in-DEER-ahIPA /ɪnˈdɪərə/
Popularity of Indira
Indira ranked #1721 at its peak in 1966, when 43 girls received the name. By 2024 it sat at #3055 with 53 babies, so it's still in use but rarely heard.
Names Like Indira
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FAQ
What does the name Indira mean?
An epithet of the Hindu goddess Lakshmi, associated with beauty and splendor. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Indira?
Indira is pronounced in-DEER-ah (IPA: /ɪnˈdɪərə/).
Is Indira a popular name right now?
Indira peaked at #1721 in 1966 and is ranked #3055 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1966–2024.)
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