Boy name
Rendra name meaning
“ruler of people, king”
Rendra is a masculine name meaning ruler of people or king, commonly linked to Narendra as a shortened form. The source is Sanskrit narendra, combining nara, meaning person, with indra, meaning ruler or chief. These two elements explain the meaning associated with Rendra.
What does Rendra 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 Rendra
Usually understood as a shortening of Narendra, from Sanskrit narendra. That name combines nara, meaning person, and indra, meaning ruler or chief.
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 Rendra
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Rendra, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Rendra: ruler of people, king
- Idaman: something deeply desired
- Wiguna: useful, possessing ability
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Meaning of each word
- Rendra: ruler of people, king
- Bumi: earth, land where life exists
- Gading: elephant tusk; ivory material
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Rendra Suharyo
Meaning of each word
- Rendra: ruler of people, king
- Suharyo: good and noble
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Meaning of each word
- Perdana: the first or foremost
- Rendra: ruler of people, king
- Winata: humble, well-mannered
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Rendra Gugun
Meaning of each word
- Rendra: ruler of people, king
- Gugun: useful, possessing merit
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Meaning of each word
- Rendra: ruler of people, king
- Pramana: measure, evidence, basis of knowledge
- Awal: first, the beginning
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How to pronounce Rendra
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /rəndra/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦫꦺꦤ꧀ꦢꦿ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮛᮨᮔ᮪ᮓᮢ |
Is Rendra a boy’s name?
Yes, Rendra is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 95% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Rendra ranks #837 among boy names in our data sample (24 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Rendra
Names with related meanings
- Hadi♂Guide, one who gives direction
- Imam♂Leader, leader of worship
- Wibowo♂Authority, dignity, grandeur
- Hendra♂Ruler, king
- Heri♂Ruler of the household
- Amir♂Leader, commander
- Malik♂Owner
- Herry♂Ruler of the household
- Syah♂King, royal ruler
- Hendri♂Ruler of the household
- Dadang♂Master
- Hendrik♂Ruler of the household
Famous people named Rendra
- W. S. Rendra · b. 1935
- Rendra Karno · b. 1920
- Rendra Wijaya · b. 1984
- Rendra Kresna · b. 1962
- Rendra Bagus Pamungkas
- Rendra Soedjono · b. 1978
- Mohd. Rendra Ramadhan Usman · b. 1991
- Rendra Basri · b. 1962
- Rendra Chaerudin
- Rendra Irawan · b. 1963
- Rendra Kresnadiputra · b. 1985
- Rendra Oktavia Fernando · b. 1995
FAQ about the name Rendra
What is the meaning of Rendra?
Rendra means ruler of people, king. Usually understood as a shortening of Narendra, from Sanskrit narendra. That name combines nara, meaning person, and indra, meaning ruler or chief.
Is Rendra a boy’s name?
Yes, Rendra is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 95% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Rendra?
Rendra is of Sanskrit origin.
How many syllables does Rendra have?
Rendra has 2 syllables (Ren-dra) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Rendra?
Rendra ranks #837 among boy names in our data sample (24 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Rendra?
Some ideas: Rendra Idaman Wiguna; Rendra Bumi Gading; Rendra Suharyo.
Famous people named Rendra?
Notable people named Rendra include W. S. Rendra, Rendra Karno, Rendra Wijaya.
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