Devendraदेवेन्द्र
Devendra · traditionally used for boys
“Lord of the gods; Indra”
Devendra — 'chief/lord of the gods', standard epithet of Indra. Compound deva-indra resolves by guṇa.
Starting sound and where it falls
Devendra begins with De — a traditional birth-star naming sound. Names beginning with De open Ashlesha pada 3 and Revati pada 1. Which pada a birth falls in comes from the Moon’s position at the recorded birth date, time, and place.
A noted bearer: Indra (epithet).
Cultural context
Evokes divine sovereignty, the standard epithet of Indra, king of gods.
Used in: Pan-Indian
A traditional cultural interpretation — not a prediction about your child.
Common questions
What does the name Devendra mean?
Devendra (Devendra) is attested as “Lord of the gods; Indra.” Devendra — 'chief/lord of the gods', standard epithet of Indra. Compound deva-indra resolves by guṇa.
Which nakshatra sound does Devendra fit?
Devendra begins with the sound De, which opens Ashlesha pada 3 and Revati pada 1. Whether a birth falls in that exact pada comes from the Moon's position at the recorded birth date, time, and place — that is what the free check on this site calculates.
Is Devendra a girl's or a boy's name?
In our reviewed collection Devendra is traditionally used for boys.
Where does this meaning come from?
Every meaning on this page is quoted from verified Sanskrit dictionaries or cited scripture, exactly as attested.
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