Boy name
Mahendra name meaning
“the great Indra”
Mahendra is a masculine Sanskrit name meaning “the great Indra.” It comes from mahendra, combining mahā, meaning “great,” with Indra. The Sanskrit form is an epithet of the god Indra, so the name’s meaning follows directly from those two elements.
What does Mahendra 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 Mahendra
From Sanskrit mahendra, combining mahā, 'great', and Indra. It is an epithet of the god Indra.
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 Mahendra
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Mahendra, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Mahendra as a first name
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Mahendra Rino
Interpretation
A picture of great Indra within the brightness of daytime.Meaning of each word
- Mahendra: the great Indra
- Rino: day or daytime
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Mahendra Rio
Interpretation
A picture of great Indra beside the waters of a flowing river.Meaning of each word
- Mahendra: the great Indra
- Rio: a river
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A picture of great Indra's struggle amid the rumble of thunder.Meaning of each word
- Mahendra: the great Indra
- Prayuda: battle, struggle
- Guruh: rumbling sound caused by lightning
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Mahendra Bina
Interpretation
A picture of great Indra in a spirit of building and developing.Meaning of each word
- Mahendra: the great Indra
- Bina: to build and develop
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A picture of great Indra as a support for children and descendants.Meaning of each word
- Mahendra: the great Indra
- Galang: support, supporting beam
- Bani: children, descendants; brave
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A picture of great Indra with a spear ruler steadfast through difficulties.Meaning of each word
- Mahendra: the great Indra
- Tegar: steadfast, resilient in hardship
- Gerry: spear ruler; strong with a spear
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Mahendra Januardi
Interpretation
A picture of great Indra within the setting of January.Meaning of each word
- Mahendra: the great Indra
- Januardi: associated with the month of January
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Mahendra Januari
Interpretation
A picture of great Indra during the calendar year's first month.Meaning of each word
- Mahendra: the great Indra
- Januari: the first month of the calendar year
Mahendra as a middle name
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A picture of great Indra with a powerful ruler upholding loyalty and honor.Meaning of each word
- Richardo: strong ruler
- Mahendra: the great Indra
- Setiaji: loyalty and honor
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A picture of great Indra amid a mighty and awe inspiring struggle.Meaning of each word
- Bimo: formidable, awe-inspiring
- Mahendra: the great Indra
- Prayuda: battle, struggle
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A picture of great Indra with an inner self filled with peace.Meaning of each word
- Jeffrey: peace
- Mahendra: the great Indra
- Atma: spirit or true self
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A picture of great Indra with a mighty ruler standing first.Meaning of each word
- Pratama: first, earliest
- Mahendra: the great Indra
- Richie: powerful ruler
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A picture of great Indra with good counsel and fitting authority.Meaning of each word
- Prayogo: good, proper, fitting
- Mahendra: the great Indra
- Renaldo: counsel and rule
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A picture of great Indra with words radiating light and brilliance.Meaning of each word
- Handika: speech, words
- Mahendra: the great Indra
- Teja: radiance, brilliance
Mahendra as a last name
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Yoga Mahendra
Interpretation
A picture of great Indra in union and the practice of inner concentration.Meaning of each word
- Yoga: union, contemplative practice
- Mahendra: the great Indra
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Praja Mahendra
Interpretation
A picture of great Indra with the people of a land.Meaning of each word
- Praja: people, country or kingdom
- Mahendra: the great Indra
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Interpretation
A picture of a man with great Indra beneath a shining star.Meaning of each word
- Bintang: a shining celestial body
- Ganang: man; male
- Mahendra: the great Indra
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Armando Mahendra
Interpretation
A picture of a soldier standing alongside the figure of great Indra.Meaning of each word
- Armando: warrior, army man
- Mahendra: the great Indra
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Nadi Mahendra
Interpretation
A picture of life's pulse flowing within the figure of great Indra.Meaning of each word
- Nadi: blood vessel, pulse of life
- Mahendra: the great Indra
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Patra Mahendra
Interpretation
A picture of great Indra portrayed upon a sheet of writing.Meaning of each word
- Patra: leaf, written sheet
- Mahendra: the great Indra
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How to pronounce Mahendra
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters · 8-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /mahəndra/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦩꦲꦺꦤ꧀ꦢꦿ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮙᮠᮨᮔ᮪ᮓᮢ |
Is Mahendra a boy’s name?
Yes, Mahendra is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 98% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Mahendra ranks #458 among boy names in our data sample (45 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Mahendra
Names with related meanings
- Yusuf♂May God add
- Wahyu♂♀Divine message or inspiration
- Indra♂Name of the god of rain and thunder
- 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
Famous people named Mahendra
- Dewa Gede Mahendra Putra · b. 1966
- Mahendra · b. 1975
- Mahendra Apriyanto · b. 1985
- Mahendra Perdana · b. 1981
- Mahendra Perdana · b. 2001
- Mahendra Pudjiono · b. 1970
- Mahendra Puji Utama
- Mahendra Tarigan · b. 1960
- Mahendra Utama · b. 1974
- Mahendra Yanto
- Mahendra Yoga Prawira · b. 1995
FAQ about the name Mahendra
What is the meaning of Mahendra?
Mahendra means the great Indra. From Sanskrit mahendra, combining mahā, 'great', and Indra. It is an epithet of the god Indra.
Is Mahendra a boy’s name?
Yes, Mahendra is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 98% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Mahendra?
Mahendra is of Sanskrit origin.
How many syllables does Mahendra have?
Mahendra has 3 syllables (Ma-hen-dra) and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Mahendra?
Mahendra ranks #458 among boy names in our data sample (45 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Mahendra?
Some ideas: Mahendra Rino; Richardo Mahendra Setiaji; Yoga Mahendra.
Famous people named Mahendra?
Notable people named Mahendra include Dewa Gede Mahendra Putra, Mahendra, Mahendra Apriyanto.
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