The baby name Hendro is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈhɛn.droʊ/ (English approximation), /ˈhɛn.dro/ (Indonesian) — 'HEN-dro'.
Hendro is Germanic, Indonesian in Origin.
The baby name Hendro is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈhɛn.droʊ/ (English approximation), /ˈhɛn.dro/ (Indonesian) — 'HEN-dro'.
Hendro is Germanic, Indonesian in Origin.
Hendro is an Indonesian (especially Javanese) masculine name most commonly understood as a local development of Sanskrit Indra, the Vedic king of the gods. In Javanese naming, an -o ending marks a masculine style, so Endra/Hendra become Hendro. The name thus carries Indra’s associations - leadership, valor, protection, and life-giving rain - and is often interpreted as “lord of the gods” or “rain-bringer.”
Used across Java, Sunda, and Bali, Hendro rose in 20th‑century Indonesia alongside other Sanskrit-derived forms revived in national culture. Variants and related names include Hendra, Endro, Endra, Suhendro, Suhendra, Hendrawan, and Indra; short forms Hen and Dro appear in casual use. Due to Dutch colonial influence, some families also relate Hendro to Hendrik/Hendri (from Germanic Heinrich “home ruler”), though this is a secondary pathway. The name blends traditional prestige with a concise, modern sound.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ID | 0 | #38 | 2 | 2,238 | |
| ID | Boys | 0 | #60 | 77 | 4,130 |
| ID | Girls | 0 | #102 | 1 | 3,319 |
| BN | Boys | 0 | #135 | 5 | 6,332 |
| AE | 0 | #187 | 1 | 10,220 | |
| TW | Boys | 0 | #252 | 5 | 7,111 |
| SG | 0 | #280 | 3 | 11,010 | |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #289 | 1 | 8,139 |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #303 | 1 | 7,909 |
| SA | 0 | #312 | 1 | 10,560 | |
| ZA | 0 | #471 | 4 | 14,421 | |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #557 | 1 | 12,905 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #687 | 11 | 17,960 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #743 | 1 | 18,093 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,026 | 86 | 25,439 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,070 | 3 | 24,821 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,151 | 28 | 25,619 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,685 | 7 | 28,008 |
Hendro is popular in 11 countries — most recent births per country:
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