Indra
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The Story of Indra
This name is ancient power personified, an echo of thunder and sky that was always meant to guide your child's spirit.
Indra is a name steeped in the rich mythology of the Indian subcontinent, originating from Sanskrit. It means 'possessing rain' or 'powerful,' and is most famously associated with the king of the gods in Vedic tradition, the deity who commands the sky, thunder, and storms. This potent name has journeyed through millennia, carried by hymns, epics, and the spiritual practices of countless generations.
To whisper 'Indra' is to invoke a sense of vastness and elemental force. This name carries the rumble of distant thunder and the clarity of a sky after a storm, perfect for a child you already sense is strong and independent. When you write 'Indra' on a birth announcement, it will feel like an invocation, a declaration of the powerful spirit you are welcoming into your life. It’s a name that feels as boundless as the sky itself.
What It Means
“A Sanskrit name meaning 'possessing rain' or 'powerful' associated with the Hindu god of the sky and storms.”
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Numerology
The Nurturer
Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#35 in 2020
Total Births
920
First Recorded
1951
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