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Hendra name meaning

“ruler, king”

Aksara Jawa
Aksara Sunda
/hɛndra/
Gender
♂ Boy
Origin
Sanskrit
Syllables
2
Popularity
#54

Hendra is a masculine name meaning ruler or king, commonly linked to the Sanskrit name Indra. Indra names the king of the gods and also conveys the sense of a ruler. Hendra is understood as an Indonesian naming variant of that source name.

What does Hendra mean?

Ruler, king

In Indonesian: penguasa, raja

-ra

The ending -ra appears in Putra, Indra, and Chandra, names connected with Sanskrit vocabulary. The letters -ra do not carry one shared meaning; the meaning belongs to each complete word. More boy names ending in -ra →

Origin and cultural usage of Hendra

Hendra is commonly linked to Indra, the Sanskrit name of the king of the gods, which also conveys the sense 'ruler'. Hendra is generally understood as an Indonesian naming variant.

Linguistic originSanskrit
Naming traditionHindu
Starts withH · He

Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.

Name combinations with Hendra

Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Hendra, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.

Hendra as a first name

  • Hendra Bimantoro

    Interpretation
    An image of a ruler with a formidable, awe-inspiring presence.

    Meaning of each word

    • Hendra: ruler, king
    • Bimantoro: formidable, awe-inspiring
  • Hendra Aprilianto

    Interpretation
    An image of a ruler whose name recalls the month of April.

    Meaning of each word

    • Hendra: ruler, king
    • Aprilianto: associated with April
  • Hendra Fernanda Alfandy

    Interpretation
    May this child become an honored ruler with courage in peace.

    Meaning of each word

    • Hendra: ruler, king
    • Fernanda: boldness in peace or travel
    • Alfandy: sir, respected person
  • Hendra Bara

    Interpretation
    An image of a ruler with spirit like glowing embers.

    Meaning of each word

    • Hendra: ruler, king
    • Bara: glowing embers
  • Hendra Prayuda

    Interpretation
    An image of a ruler amid struggle and battle.

    Meaning of each word

    • Hendra: ruler, king
    • Prayuda: battle, struggle
  • Hendra Gumilang Joy

    Interpretation
    May this child become a brightly shining ruler filled with joy.

    Meaning of each word

    • Hendra: ruler, king
    • Gumilang: gleaming, shining brightly
    • Joy: a feeling of delight, gladness
  • Hendra Renaldi

    Interpretation
    May this ruler bring counsel into the exercise of power.

    Meaning of each word

    • Hendra: ruler, king
    • Renaldi: counsel and power
  • Hendra Ganang

    Interpretation
    May this boy grow to hold a position as ruler.

    Meaning of each word

    • Hendra: ruler, king
    • Ganang: man; male

Hendra as a middle name

  • Gibran Hendra Agam

    Interpretation
    May this boy become a ruler bringing restoration after loss.

    Meaning of each word

    • Gibran: restoration, compensation for loss
    • Hendra: ruler, king
    • Agam: male; sturdy and strong
  • Setiaji Hendra Awal

    Interpretation
    May this ruler begin all things with loyalty and honor.

    Meaning of each word

    • Setiaji: loyalty and honor
    • Hendra: ruler, king
    • Awal: first, the beginning
  • Anggono Hendra Yoga

    Interpretation
    An image of an independent ruler practicing inner concentration toward unity.

    Meaning of each word

    • Anggono: alone, independent
    • Hendra: ruler, king
    • Yoga: union, contemplative practice
  • Mardika Hendra Prayoga

    Interpretation
    May this child become a free ruler who always acts appropriately.

    Meaning of each word

    • Mardika: free, unbound
    • Hendra: ruler, king
    • Prayoga: proper, suitable, good
  • Priyatna Hendra Nadi

    Interpretation
    May this ruler remain attentive to every pulse of life.

    Meaning of each word

    • Priyatna: alert, careful in one's actions
    • Hendra: ruler, king
    • Nadi: blood vessel, pulse of life
  • Setyadi Hendra Aldo

    Interpretation
    May this ruler be loyal, excellent, and rich in experience.

    Meaning of each word

    • Setyadi: faithful and excellent
    • Hendra: ruler, king
    • Aldo: old or experienced

Hendra as a last name

  • Pradana Hendra

    Interpretation
    May this child become a ruler holding the foremost leadership position.

    Meaning of each word

    • Pradana: the foremost, a leader
    • Hendra: ruler, king
  • Adiputra Suharjo Hendra

    Interpretation
    May this excellent son become a ruler living in prosperity.

    Meaning of each word

    • Adiputra: an outstanding son
    • Suharjo: prosperous, in a favorable condition
    • Hendra: ruler, king
  • Anugrah Hendra

    Interpretation
    An image of a ruler arriving as a generous gift.

    Meaning of each word

    • Anugrah: grace, gracious gift
    • Hendra: ruler, king
  • Anugrah Mardika Hendra

    Interpretation
    May this ruler receive freedom as a gift of generosity.

    Meaning of each word

    • Anugrah: grace, gracious gift
    • Mardika: free, unbound
    • Hendra: ruler, king
  • Bara Hendra

    Interpretation
    An image of embers still glowing within a ruler.

    Meaning of each word

    • Bara: glowing embers
    • Hendra: ruler, king
  • Airlangga Bintang Hendra

    Interpretation
    An image of a ruler crossing water beneath shining stars.

    Meaning of each word

    • Airlangga: one who crosses water
    • Bintang: a shining celestial body
    • Hendra: ruler, king

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How to pronounce Hendra

Syllables2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names
IPA/hɛndra/
Javanese script (Aksara Jawa)ꦲꦺꦤ꧀ꦢꦿ
Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda)ᮠᮨᮔ᮪ᮓᮢ

Is Hendra a boy’s name?

Yes, Hendra is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 99% of bearers are male. See all boy names.

♂ Boys 99%Girls 1% ♀

Hendra ranks #54 among boy names in our data sample (216 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

Variants and similar names

Names that sound like Hendra

Names with related meanings

Famous people named Hendra

  • Hendra Setiawan · b. 1984
  • Hendra Purnama · b. 1997
  • Hendra Bayauw · b. 1993
  • Hendra Aprida Gunawan · b. 1982
  • Hendra Gunawan · b. 1918
  • Hendra Ridwan · b. 1985
  • Hendra Sandi Gunawan · b. 1995
  • Hendra Wijaya · b. 1985
  • Hendra Suhendra · b. 1977
  • Hendra Cipta · b. 1947
  • Hendra Kurniawan · b. 2003
  • Hendra Setyo Nugroho · b. 1989

FAQ about the name Hendra

What is the meaning of Hendra?

Hendra means ruler, king. Hendra is commonly linked to Indra, the Sanskrit name of the king of the gods, which also conveys the sense 'ruler'. Hendra is generally understood as an Indonesian naming variant.

Is Hendra a boy’s name?

Yes, Hendra is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 99% of bearers are male.

What is the origin of the name Hendra?

Hendra is of Sanskrit origin.

How many syllables does Hendra have?

Hendra has 2 syllables (Hen-dra) and 6 letters.

How popular is the name Hendra?

Hendra ranks #54 among boy names in our data sample (216 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

What full names go well with Hendra?

Some ideas: Hendra Bimantoro; Gibran Hendra Agam; Pradana Hendra.

Famous people named Hendra?

Notable people named Hendra include Hendra Setiawan, Hendra Purnama, Hendra Bayauw.

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