Indira

Splendid; radiant

girlSanskrit

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Indira meaning & origin

Indira is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Splendid; radiant". Listed origin: Sanskrit.

Pronunciation

IN-dee-rah

Catalog phonetic spelling

Popularity

We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Indira. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.

Nicknames

IndyDira

Middle Name Ideas

  • Indira Sofia
  • Indira Niamh
  • Indira Renee

Famous Namesakes

  • Indira Gandhi (politician)

Sources & notes

Meanings, origins, pronunciations, and namesakes are catalog entries that have not yet completed source-by-source editorial review. Nicknames and middle-name pairings are ideas to try, not usage statistics. We show birth-name ranks only when the record includes source-file provenance; missing data is not evidence of rarity.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Indira

What does the name Indira mean?

Indira is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Splendid; radiant". Listed origin: Sanskrit.

How do you pronounce Indira?

Our catalog's pronunciation guide is IN-dee-rah. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.

How popular is the name Indira?

We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Indira. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.

What nickname ideas could work for Indira?

Ideas to try include Indy, Dira. These are suggestions, not a measure of usage.

What middle names could work with Indira?

Try Indira Sofia, Indira Niamh, Indira Renee aloud with your surname. These pairings are subjective suggestions.

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