Indra
i-nd-ra,
in-dra
US Popularity:9199
Origin:Sanskrit
Meaning:Possessing drop of rain
Indra is a boy’s name of Sanskrit origin. This name translates to “possessing drops of rain,” referring to Indra’s origins as an ancient Vedic deity in Hinduism. Along with being the king of Svarga (Heaven) and the gods, he is linked to the sky, lightning, and rain. In the Rigveda, an ancient Sanskrit collection of hymns, Indra defeats a great evil that obstructs human prosperity and happiness. He then introduces the rain and the sunshine as friends of mankind, helping nature to flourish and grow. With this legacy, Indra has great promise as an inspiring given name. It also possesses a distinctly timeless style, standing out in any situation thanks to its ancient roots.
Indra Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Indra is currently #3792 on The Bump
Boy:Indra is currently #2124 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Indra is currently #2540 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Indra is currently #9199 in U.S. births
Boy:Indra is currently #7031 in U.S. births
Girl:Indra is currently #8630 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#8630
in 2023
- 1224
from 2022
Sources
Behind the Name, Indra, December 2022
Name Doctor, Indra
Collins Dictionary, Definition of 'Indra'
Britannica, Indra, Indian deity, January 2024
Britannica, Rigveda, Hindu literature, February 2024
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