Gajendra as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Gajendra

What is the meaning of the name Gajendra ?

The baby name Gajendra is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced gah-JEN-drah (IPA: /ɡəˈdʒɛn.drə/).

Gajendra is Sanskrit in Origin.

Gajendra is a masculine Sanskrit compound from gaja “elephant” and indra “lord, best, chief,” conveying “lord of elephants” or “foremost among elephants.” In Sanskrit compounds, -indra often denotes supremacy, so the name implies majestic strength, leadership, and protection. Devanagari: गजेन्द्र.

The figure Gajendra appears in Purāṇic lore - most famously the Bhagavata Purāṇa episode Gajendra Moksha, where Vishnu rescues the elephant-king - cementing the name’s devotional resonance. It occurs in classical poetry and temple inscriptions as an honorific for mighty elephants and, by extension, powerful patrons. As a given name it is common across North and South India and Nepal, and among the diaspora. Regional variants include Gajender (Hindi), Gajendran (Tamil/Malayalam), and Gajinder (Punjabi); related feminine forms are rare. Compound surnames such as Gajendra Singh/Kumar are frequent. The name’s core meaning emphasizes dignity, courage, and sovereign authority.