Boy name
Indra name meaning
“name of the god of rain and thunder”
Indra is a masculine name from Sanskrit Indra, the name of the god of rain and thunder. Indra is a major deity in Vedic and Hindu traditions. The name was also transmitted through Old Javanese, linking its Sanskrit source with its passage into that language.
What does Indra mean?
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 Indra
From Sanskrit Indra, the name of a major deity in Vedic and Hindu traditions. The name was also transmitted through Old Javanese.
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit, Old Javanese (Kawi) |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Hindu |
| Starts with | I · In |
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 Indra
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Indra, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Indra as a first name
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Indra Airlangga
Interpretation
A picture of a water crosser beside the god ruling rain and thunder.Meaning of each word
- Indra: name of the god of rain and thunder
- Airlangga: one who crosses water
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Indra Satryo
Interpretation
A picture of a knight beside the god ruling rain and thunder.Meaning of each word
- Indra: name of the god of rain and thunder
- Satryo: knight or warrior
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Interpretation
A picture of a land with embers beneath the god of rain and thunder.Meaning of each word
- Indra: name of the god of rain and thunder
- Praja: people, country or kingdom
- Bara: glowing embers
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Indra Fernando
Interpretation
A picture of courage on a journey beside the god of rain and thunder.Meaning of each word
- Indra: name of the god of rain and thunder
- Fernando: bold in a journey
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Indra Pramudya
Interpretation
A picture of joy and delight beside the god ruling rain and thunder.Meaning of each word
- Indra: name of the god of rain and thunder
- Pramudya: joy and delight
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Interpretation
A picture of a counseling ruler, the sun, and the god of rain and thunder.Meaning of each word
- Indra: name of the god of rain and thunder
- Reynaldi: ruler with counsel
- Aditya: sun, son of Aditi
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Indra Satria
Interpretation
A picture of a noble warrior beside the god ruling rain and thunder.Meaning of each word
- Indra: name of the god of rain and thunder
- Satria: knight, noble warrior
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Interpretation
A picture of soldiers' order beside the god ruling rain and thunder.Meaning of each word
- Indra: name of the god of rain and thunder
- Armando: warrior, army man
- Pranata: order; organizer
Indra as a middle name
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Interpretation
A picture of a shining ruler beside the god ruling rain and thunder.Meaning of each word
- Rico: a powerful ruler
- Indra: name of the god of rain and thunder
- Pradipta: shining brightly, ablaze
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Interpretation
A picture of a worthy, dignified younger sibling beside the god of rain and thunder.Meaning of each word
- Prayogo: good, proper, fitting
- Indra: name of the god of rain and thunder
- Ariwibowo: dignified younger sibling
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Interpretation
A picture of a spear ruler's loyalty beside the god of rain and thunder.Meaning of each word
- Prasetia: a solemn pledge, fidelity
- Indra: name of the god of rain and thunder
- Gerry: spear ruler; strong with a spear
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Interpretation
A picture of a wise gentleman beside the god ruling rain and thunder.Meaning of each word
- Wicaksana: wise and discerning
- Indra: name of the god of rain and thunder
- Fandi: sir, respected person
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Interpretation
A picture of a free son beside the god ruling rain and thunder.Meaning of each word
- Mardika: free, unbound
- Indra: name of the god of rain and thunder
- Putra: son; royal prince
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Interpretation
A picture of a gleaming leader beside the god ruling rain and thunder.Meaning of each word
- Pradana: the foremost, a leader
- Indra: name of the god of rain and thunder
- Gumilang: gleaming, shining brightly
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Interpretation
A picture of a prosperous leader beside the god ruling rain and thunder.Meaning of each word
- Karta: prosperous, safe, fortunate
- Indra: name of the god of rain and thunder
- Pradana: the foremost, a leader
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Interpretation
A picture of humanity's defender beside the god ruling rain and rumbling thunder.Meaning of each word
- Sandro: defender of humankind
- Indra: name of the god of rain and thunder
- Guruh: rumbling sound caused by lightning
Indra as a last name
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Wiguna Indra
Interpretation
A picture of a useful, capable figure beside the god of rain and thunder.Meaning of each word
- Wiguna: useful, possessing ability
- Indra: name of the god of rain and thunder
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Bima Indra
Interpretation
A picture of fearsome might beside the god ruling rain and thunder.Meaning of each word
- Bima: formidable, awe-inspiring
- Indra: name of the god of rain and thunder
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Interpretation
A picture of a man and glowing embers beside the god of rain and thunder.Meaning of each word
- Bara: glowing embers
- Ganang: man; male
- Indra: name of the god of rain and thunder
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Karta Indra
Interpretation
A picture of prosperity and safety beside the god ruling rain and thunder.Meaning of each word
- Karta: prosperous, safe, fortunate
- Indra: name of the god of rain and thunder
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Interpretation
A picture of the first figure bearing fortune beside the god of rain and thunder.Meaning of each word
- Pratama: first, earliest
- Laksmana: bearing auspicious marks
- Indra: name of the god of rain and thunder
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Radityo Indra
Interpretation
A picture of the sun beside the god ruling rain and thunder.Meaning of each word
- Radityo: the sun
- Indra: name of the god of rain and thunder
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Interpretation
A picture of a strong River Kelvin ruler beside the god of rain and thunder.Meaning of each word
- Richardo: strong ruler
- Kelvin: the River Kelvin
- Indra: name of the god of rain and thunder
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Armando Indra
Interpretation
A picture of a soldier beside the god ruling rain and thunder.Meaning of each word
- Armando: warrior, army man
- Indra: name of the god of rain and thunder
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How to pronounce Indra
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
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| IPA | /indra/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦶꦤ꧀ꦢꦿ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮄᮔ᮪ᮓᮢ |
Is Indra a boy’s name?
Yes, Indra is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 88% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Indra ranks #20 among boy names in our data sample (347 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Indra
Names with related meanings
- Yusuf♂May God add
- Wahyu♂♀Divine message or inspiration
- Abdullah♂Servant of Allah
- Ismail♂God hears
- Iwan♂God is gracious
- Daniel♂God is my judge
- Yohanes♂God has shown favour
- John♂God grants grace
- Firman♂God's word, divine command
- Denny♂Associated with the god Dionysos
- Deni♂Associated with the god Dionysos
- Samuel♂Name of God
Famous people named Indra
- Indra Lesmana · b. 1966
- Indra Gunawan · b. 1947
- Indra Wijaya · b. 1974
- Indra Bagus Ade Chandra · b. 1987
- Indra Birowo · b. 1973
- Indra Setiawan · b. 1990
- Indra Kahfi Ardhiyaksa · b. 1986
- Indra Bekti · b. 1977
- Indra Catri · b. 1961
- Indra Thohir · b. 1941
- Indra Yasin · b. 1954
- Indra Gobel
FAQ about the name Indra
What is the meaning of Indra?
Indra means name of the god of rain and thunder. From Sanskrit Indra, the name of a major deity in Vedic and Hindu traditions. The name was also transmitted through Old Javanese.
Is Indra a boy’s name?
Yes, Indra is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 88% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Indra?
Indra is of Sanskrit and Old Javanese (Kawi) origin.
How many syllables does Indra have?
Indra has 2 syllables (In-dra) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Indra?
Indra ranks #20 among boy names in our data sample (347 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Indra?
Some ideas: Indra Airlangga; Rico Indra Pradipta; Wiguna Indra.
Famous people named Indra?
Notable people named Indra include Indra Lesmana, Indra Gunawan, Indra Wijaya.
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