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Nethra

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Pronounced NETH-rah /ˈnɛθ.rɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit/Tamil netra, 'an eye; sight'; also read as 'a leader/one who guides'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: An eye; a leader/guide: Nethra is Sanskrit/Tamil. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'NETH-rah'). Routes layered.
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Origin LowIndian, Sanskrit
MeaningFrom the Sanskrit/Tamil netra, 'an eye; sight'; also read as 'a leader/one who guides'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#9909 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2009
Total births (all-time)≈ 352

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201120002025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Nethra comes from the Sanskrit/Tamil netra, 'an eye; sight'; also read as 'a leader/one who guides' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'NETH-rah').

In the U.S. it appears in Indian (especially South Indian) families. Rare, an-eye at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Nethra means 'an eye; sight' in Sanskrit/Tamil — also 'a leader/guide' — a crisp, classic name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'NETH-rah').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Nethra — Sanskrit/Tamil; routes layered

Variations

NetraNethraa

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nethra mean?

Nethra is Sanskrit/Tamil for 'an eye; sight'; also 'a leader/guide'. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Nethra?

It's said NETH-rah /ˈnɛθ.rɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Nethra a boy or girl name?

Nethra is a girl's name.

How popular is Nethra?

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

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