Indiraइन्दिरा
Indirā · traditionally used for girls
“Lakṣmī; beauty, splendour”
Epithet of Lakṣmī (consort of Viṣṇu); also 'beauty, splendour.'
Starting sound and where it falls
Indira begins with Ee — a traditional birth-star naming sound. Names beginning with Ee open Krittika pada 2. Which pada a birth falls in comes from the Moon’s position at the recorded birth date, time, and place.
A noted bearer: Lakṣmī (Amarakośa 1.1.26; Bhāgavata 8.8).
Cultural context
Evokes Lakshmi, goddess of beauty and splendour.
Used in: Pan-Indian
A traditional cultural interpretation — not a prediction about your child.
Common questions
What does the name Indira mean?
Indira (Indirā) is attested as “Lakṣmī; beauty, splendour.” Epithet of Lakṣmī (consort of Viṣṇu); also 'beauty, splendour.'
Which nakshatra sound does Indira fit?
Indira begins with the sound Ee, which opens Krittika pada 2. 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 Indira a girl's or a boy's name?
In our reviewed collection Indira is traditionally used for girls.
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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