Indraइन्द्र
Indra · traditionally used for boys
“King of the gods; thunder-wielder”
King of the devas; lord of the heavens; wielder of the vajra; the most-invoked deity of the Ṛg-veda.
Starting sound and where it falls
Indra 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: Indra (RV 1.32; BG 10.22).
Cultural context
Evokes the king of the devas, most invoked deity of the Rigveda.
Used in: Pan-Indian
A traditional cultural interpretation — not a prediction about your child.
Common questions
What does the name Indra mean?
Indra (Indra) is attested as “King of the gods; thunder-wielder.” King of the devas; lord of the heavens; wielder of the vajra; the most-invoked deity of the Ṛg-veda.
Which nakshatra sound does Indra fit?
Indra 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 Indra a girl's or a boy's name?
In our reviewed collection Indra 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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