Indira
in-dih-ruh
US Popularity:6853
Origin:Sanskrit
Meaning:Beauty, splendor
Indira is a feminine name of Sanskrit origin and translates to “beauty” and “splendor.” Indira is a byname of the Hindu goddess Lakshmi, who is the goddess of prosperity, beauty, and luck and the wife of the god Vishnu. Indira also made history by being the given name of India’s first female prime minister, Indira Gandhi. Gandhi was in office from 1980 to 1984. You might name baby in tribute to the goddess Lakshmi’s many forms or as an inspiration for them to break the glass ceiling, just like Indira Gandhi. No matter your reasoning, baby is sure to stand out with a singularly chic name like this.
Indira Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Indira is currently #3084 on The Bump
Girl:Indira is currently #1375 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Indira is currently #6853 in U.S. births
Girl:Indira is currently #2730 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#6853
in 2022
- 728
from 2021
Sources
Behind the Name, Indira, November 2020
WordSense Dictionary, इन्दिरा
Wisdom Library, Indira, Indirā, Imdira: 11 definitions, Sanskrit dictionary, November 2021
Britannica, Indira Gandhi, prime minister of India, March 2024
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