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Inder

♂ Boy

Pronounced IN-der /ˈɪn.dər/Medium

Meaning: A form/short of Indra — from the Sanskrit, 'the king of the gods; possessing drops of rain' — Indra, the Hindu god of sky, storms, and rain; we note the deityLow

In 30 seconds: The king of the gods; possessing rain: Inder is a form of Indra. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'IN-der').
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Origin LowIndian, Sanskrit
MeaningA form/short of Indra — from the Sanskrit, 'the king of the gods; possessing drops of rain' — Indra, the Hindu god of sky, storms, and rain; we note the deity
U.S. rank (2024)#8561 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 14

History & Origin

Inder is a form/short of Indra — from the Sanskrit, 'the king of the gods; possessing drops of rain' — Indra, the Hindu god of sky, storms, and rain (we note the deity). A crisp, classic name (said 'IN-der').

In the U.S. it appears in Indian (especially Sikh) families. Rare, the-king-of-the-gods at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Indra is the Hindu king of the gods — Sanskrit 'possessing drops of rain' (god of sky and storms) — Inder is a form of it, crisp and classic (we note the deity; said 'IN-der').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Indra — Hindu deity

Variations

IndraInderjitIndar

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Inder mean?

Inder is a form of Indra — Sanskrit 'the king of the gods; possessing drops of rain' (the Hindu storm god). We note the deity.

How do you pronounce Inder?

It's said IN-der /ˈɪn.dər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Inder a boy or girl name?

Inder is a boy's name.

How popular is Inder?

Inder is a very rare name in the U.S.

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